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RWA Protocol stUSDT Shuts Down After Peak TVL Fell From $2.3B to $8.6M

The yield-bearing protocol ended interest accrual on Saturday, opening a redemption window through May 14, 2027, as total value locked collapsed 99%.

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stUSDT ceased interest accrual on Saturday and opened redemptions for stUSDT and wstUSDT through May 14, 2027.

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The protocol's total value locked dropped from a November 2023 peak of $2.3 billion to $8.6 million on Sunday.

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JustLend DAO is winding down lending and borrowing support for wstUSDT as tokenholders move to redeem.

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Context

stUSDT launched in July 2023 to bring real-world yields from government bonds to Tron and Ethereum, reaching a $2.3 billion peak in November 2023 despite Tether explicitly denying…

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Why it matters

Holders of stUSDT and wstUSDT must transfer assets to personal wallets to redeem collateral, while JustLend DAO loses liquidity as it phases out wstUSDT borrowing and lending…

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What to watch

The conclusion of the primary online redemption window on May 14, 2027, followed by the final customer support batch processing deadline in August 2027.

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