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Here is the full detail and analysis of the LUNC coin ¹ ² ³ ⁴:
*What is LUNC?*
Terra Classic (LUNC) is the native token of the Terra blockchain released in August 2018. It was designed to absorb the price deviation of the algorithmic stablecoin, UST, pegged to the US dollar.
*History*
In May 2022, UST lost its peg and collapsed. The UST algorithm created trillions of LUNA tokens, causing a hyperinflationary spiral and reducing the value of the original LUNA token by 99%. The original Terra chain was renamed Terra Classic, and its LUNA token became LUNA Classic (LUNC).
*Key Features*
- LUNC's primary function was managing UST's peg.
- Despite the UST collapse, Terra Classic (LUNC) maintains its own blockchain and community.
*Pros and Cons*
*Pros:*
- Fast, secure, and affordable transactions.
- Combines the price stability and wide adoption of fiat currencies with the censorship-resistance of Bitcoin (BTC).
- Offers fast and affordable settlements.
*Cons:*
- Limited availability.
- High costs associated with its services.
- Dependence on blockchain technology.
*Price Analysis*
- LUNC reached its peak price of $119.01 on April 5, 2022.
- Its lowest point occurred on May 13, 2022, when it dropped to $0.00001651.
- The current price of LUNC is around $0.000106.
*Circulating Supply*
- The total supply of Terra Classic (LUNC) is 6.9T.
- There are 6.5T LUNC in circulation.
*Security*
- The Terra blockchain is secured using a proof-of-stake consensus algorithm based on Tendermint.
- LUNA token holders stake their tokens as collateral to validate transactions, receiving rewards in proportion to the amount of LUNA staked.