USDGOvsOUSD
USDGO vs Open USD — side-by-side comparison of supply, chains, backing, and peg data.
Side-by-side
USDGO — USDGO
OUSD — Open USD
30-day peg stability dotted line = target · both charts share one scale
What the last 30 days show
OUSD held the tighter band: worst deviation 3 bps against 5 bps.
Key differences
- USDGO is roughly 1.9× larger than OUSD by USD circulation value ($1.31B vs $698.8M).
- USDGO ranks #16 while OUSD ranks #17 among all tracked stablecoins.
- Both are pegged to the same currency (USD), so they compete directly for the same use cases.
- Both are fiat-backed stablecoins, so the mechanism is not what separates them.
- USDGO reports usd reserves in reserve. We do not track a published reserve breakdown for OUSD.
- Chain coverage is comparable: USDGO on 3 chains, OUSD on 4.
- Primary chain differs — most USDGO supply lives on Solana, while most OUSD supply is on Tempo.
Full comparison table
| Metric | USDGO | OUSD |
|---|---|---|
| USD circulation value | $1.31B | $698.8M |
| Rank (by USD value) | #16 | #17 |
| Peg | USD | USD |
| Mechanism | fiat-backed | fiat-backed |
| Backing | USD reserves | — |
| Chains deployed | 3 | 4 |
| Primary chain | Solana | Tempo |
| Issuer | Anchorage Digital Bank | — |
| CoinGecko | View → | View → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the main difference between USDGO and OUSD?
Both track USD, so they compete for the same use cases. USDGO holds usd reserves. We track no published reserve breakdown for OUSD. USDGO ranks #16 by USD value and OUSD ranks #17.
Which is bigger, USDGO or OUSD?
USDGO is larger, with $1.31B in circulation vs $698.8M for OUSD. That's roughly 1.9× the size.
Is USDGO safer than OUSD?
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 fiat-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 USDGO and OUSD?
Yes. USDGO and OUSD 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 USDGO or OUSD?
The right choice depends on your use case. Consider: which chain do you need? USDGO is available on 3 chains and OUSD on 4. 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.