DAIvsUSX
Dai vs Solstice USX — side-by-side comparison of supply, chains, backing, and peg data.
Side-by-side
DAI — Dai
USX — Solstice USX
30-day peg stability dotted line = target · both charts share one scale
What the last 30 days show
Supply moved almost identically over the last 30 days: DAI -1.6%, USX -2.1%. DAI held the tighter band: worst deviation 4 bps against 10 bps.
Key differences
- DAI is roughly 9.5× larger than USX by USD circulation value ($4.79B vs $506.6M).
- DAI ranks #4 while USX ranks #20 among all tracked stablecoins.
- Both are pegged to the same currency (USD), so they compete directly for the same use cases.
- Both are crypto-backed stablecoins, so the mechanism is not what separates them.
- Reserves differ — DAI holds overcollateralized crypto cdp, USX holds overcollateralized cdp.
- DAI is deployed on 49 chains — much broader coverage than USX's 1.
- Primary chain differs — most DAI supply lives on Ethereum, while most USX supply is on Solana.
Full comparison table
| Metric | DAI | USX |
|---|---|---|
| USD circulation value | $4.79B | $506.6M |
| Rank (by USD value) | #4 | #20 |
| Peg | USD | USD |
| Mechanism | crypto-backed | crypto-backed |
| Backing | Overcollateralized crypto CDP | Overcollateralized CDP |
| Chains deployed | 49 | 1 |
| Primary chain | Ethereum | Solana |
| Issuer | Sky (formerly MakerDAO) | — |
| CoinGecko | View → | View → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the main difference between DAI and USX?
Both track USD, so they compete for the same use cases. DAI holds overcollateralized crypto cdp; USX holds overcollateralized cdp. DAI ranks #4 by USD value and USX ranks #20.
Which is bigger, DAI or USX?
DAI is larger, with $4.79B in circulation vs $506.6M for USX. That's roughly 9.5× the size.
Is DAI safer than USX?
Neither is inherently safer. Safety turns on reserve composition, issuer transparency, redemption rights and regulatory oversight — none of which this page audits. Both use a crypto-backed model, so the difference sits in the issuer and the reserves rather than the design. Read each issuer's most recent reserve attestation before choosing.
Can I convert between DAI and USX?
Yes. DAI and USX both trade on major centralized and decentralized exchanges. Since both track USD, the exchange rate is typically very close to 1:1. Direct swap protocols on Ethereum, Solana, and other chains offer the tightest spreads.
Should I choose DAI or USX?
The right choice depends on your use case. Consider: which chain do you need? DAI is available on 49 chains and USX on 1. What backing do you prefer? What's your integration surface (exchanges, DeFi protocols, payment providers)? Both have deep liquidity, so market cap alone shouldn't decide it.