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Same Stablecoin Ticker, Different Assets: Precision Problem
Original: Precision is not a property of a ticker. The same stablecoin symbol gets issued by more than one... # python # fintech #
Developers in the crypto and fintech community are highlighting a software architecture pitfall: stablecoin ticker symbols are not unique identifiers, and the same symbol can be issued by more than one issuer. Tokens with the same ticker can also carry different decimal precision, so treating a ticker as an asset can break accounting and payment systems.
Why now: The topic sparks discussion among developers because mistaking tickers for asset identifiers can cause real bugs in crypto and payment software.
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- Precision is not a property of a ticker. The same stablecoin symbol gets issued by more than one... # python # fintech # crypto # architecture # software # coding # development # engineering # inclusive # community A ticker is not an asset: USDT at six decimals and USDT at… · hackaday@www.urbanmind.net · 2
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