Technical Documentation

USDM Litepaper

Explore the design, regulatory framework, and vision behind USDM — a fiat-redeemable stablecoin built natively on Cardano. The Litepaper explains how Moneta Digital bridges traditional finance and decentralized systems through transparency, compliance, and on-chain innovation.

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Key Highlights

What makes USDM a trusted stablecoin for the Cardano ecosystem

1:1 Redeemable

Each USDM token is fully backed by U.S. dollar reserves held in segregated accounts at regulated financial institutions.

Cardano-Native Design

Issued as a native Cardano asset — no wrapped bridges, no custom transfer logic — ensuring security, simplicity, and composability.

Transparent & Regulated

Built on clear disclosures, independent attestations, and compliance with FinCEN MSB registration and state-level licensing.

Secure & Efficient

Fast, low-fee transactions on Cardano's extended-UTxO model with robust operational controls and multi-signer security.

What's Inside

1

Introduction to USDM

Understand why a fiat-redeemable stablecoin is essential for Cardano's financial infrastructure.

2

Technical Architecture

See how USDM leverages Cardano's native asset framework for reliability and composability.

3

Regulatory & Compliance Framework

Learn how Moneta Digital meets global regulatory standards through licensing, KYC/AML, and transparent reporting.

4

Use Cases & Applications

Discover how USDM powers payments, settlements, DeFi, and cross-border commerce.

5

Reserve Management & Convertibility

Explore how 1:1 dollar reserves, independent attestations, and redemption mechanisms maintain stability.

6

Roadmap & Vision

A forward look at expanded attestations, integrations, international rollout, and privacy-enhanced settlement.

Ready to Learn More?

Download the USDM Litepaper and discover how Moneta Digital and W3i are building the foundation for compliant, transparent, and composable stablecoin infrastructure on Cardano.

Last updated: September 5, 2025