What is the concept of wrapped luna crypto and how does it work?

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• Dmytro AntonovychFeb 05, 2023 · 3 years ago
  Wrapped luna crypto is a tokenized version of the native luna cryptocurrency. It is created by locking up luna tokens and issuing an equivalent amount of wrapped luna tokens on a different blockchain, such as Ethereum. The purpose of wrapping luna is to enable its use in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and other blockchain ecosystems that do not natively support luna. Wrapped luna tokens can be traded, lent, or used as collateral in various DeFi protocols, providing liquidity and expanding the utility of luna in the broader crypto market.
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• Amirali DaliriJan 05, 2025 · 7 months ago
  Wrapped luna crypto works by utilizing smart contracts to lock up luna tokens and issue wrapped luna tokens on a different blockchain. When a user wants to wrap their luna, they send it to a smart contract address, which holds the luna tokens in custody. In return, the smart contract mints an equivalent amount of wrapped luna tokens and sends them to the user's wallet on the other blockchain. The wrapped luna tokens can then be freely transferred, traded, or used in DeFi applications on that blockchain. When a user wants to unwrap their luna, they send the wrapped luna tokens back to the smart contract, which burns them and releases the equivalent amount of luna tokens.
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• Jamison OlsenDec 14, 2023 · 2 years ago
  Wrapped luna crypto, also known as TerraUSD (UST), is a stablecoin that is backed by a basket of assets, including luna. It is issued by the BYDFi exchange and aims to maintain a stable value of 1 UST equal to 1 USD. The concept of wrapped luna in this context is to provide a stable and reliable digital currency that can be used for transactions, trading, and as a store of value. Wrapped luna works by leveraging the underlying assets, including luna, to maintain the stability of the stablecoin and ensure its value remains pegged to the US dollar.
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