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Reserves

Also: reserve assets

The assets a stablecoin issuer or custodian holds to back what it owes users.

For a dollar stablecoinStablecoin A token designed to hold a steady value, usually one US dollar., reserves are usually cash, bank deposits and short-term government bills. What matters is how much there is, how safe and liquid it is, and whether independent accountants check it.