GHO (GHO)
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About GHO
GHO is a decentralized, overcollateralized stablecoin native to the Aave Protocol. Pegged to the US dollar, GHO is designed to bring transparency, stability, and capital efficiency to DeFi lending and borrowing ecosystems. Unlike traditional stablecoins issued by centralized entities, GHO is governed by the Aave DAO and backed by a diversified set of crypto assets supplied as collateral on the Aave protocol. GHO is minted by borrowing against collateral within Aave’s ecosystem. Users who deposit supported assets into Aave can mint GHO directly, maintaining overcollateralization and enabling decentralized control over issuance. Interest paid on GHO loans is directed to the Aave DAO treasury, supporting a sustainable and community-governed monetary policy. A unique feature of GHO is the concept of Facilitators: protocols or modules approved by Aave governance that are granted the right to mint and burn GHO under specific conditions and limits. This allows for flexible, modular expansion of the GHO supply while maintaining system safety. GHO’s smart contract infrastructure ensures full transparency, auditability, and decentralized control. It is designed to be multichain and interoperable, with plans to expand across various L2 and EVM-compatible networks. As an Aave-native stablecoin, GHO strengthens the protocol’s role in DeFi and offers users a decentralized alternative to centralized stable assets.
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Frequently Asked Questions about GHO
What is GHO?
GHO is a decentralized, overcollateralized stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. It is governed by the Aave DAO and minted through borrowing against collateral on the Aave Protocol.
Where can I buy GHO tokens?
GHO can be minted by depositing collateral and borrowing it through the Aave Protocol. It is also available on decentralized exchanges like Curve, Balancer, and Uniswap. Always verify contract addresses before trading on a DEX.
Where can I store GHO tokens?
GHO is a token on the Ethereum, Base, and Arbitrum networks and can be stored in any compatible wallet, such as Bitcoin.com Wallet, MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Trust Wallet, or hardware wallets like Ledger and Trezor.
How is GHO minted?
GHO is minted when users deposit supported collateral on Aave and borrow GHO against it. The collateral must remain overcollateralized to ensure protocol safety.
Is GHO decentralized?
Yes. GHO is governed entirely by the Aave DAO, which manages its monetary policy, Facilitator approvals, and risk parameters through decentralized governance.
What are GHO Facilitators?
Facilitators are contracts or modules approved by Aave governance to mint and burn GHO under specific guidelines. This modular system enables flexible expansion and utility for GHO.
How is GHO different from other stablecoins?
GHO is fully decentralized, transparently governed, and overcollateralized through the Aave Protocol. Interest paid on GHO loans flows back to the Aave DAO treasury, benefiting the community.
Is GHO audited?
Yes. GHO’s smart contracts have undergone security audits. The project also benefits from Aave’s extensive security history and community oversight.
How does GHO maintain its peg?
GHO maintains its peg through overcollateralized borrowing, interest rate controls, and decentralized governance. Facilitator limits and liquidation mechanics help ensure price stability.