Asset-Referenced Token (ART) is a cryptocurrency or digital token type whose value is tied to fiat currencies, commodities, or other cryptocurrencies and does not change. Unlike stablecoins, which are pegged to a single and only one asset, for example, the most common is USD, ARTs derive their value from multiple reserves, reducing reliance on any one asset. They are used in decentralized finance (DeFi), payments, cross-border transactions, and many more services while at the same time mitigating volatility.
ARTs are like a connection between traditional finance and blockchain ecosystems, most suitable for users who are seeking stability without putting crypto’s efficiency away. ARTs also minimize the risks by referencing multiple assets associated with single-point failures, such as a currency devaluation or commodity price crash. However, ARTs are a complex currency, so they demand rebalancing, liquidity, and legal adherence management quite often.