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GHO

GHODollar Stablecoin

No yield

Yield / return

GHO is a stablecoin tracking the US dollar, crypto-backed, paying no yield. Trading -0.17% against one USD. About $698M in circulation, on 2 chains (Ethereum, Monad).

On a DEX with a self-custody wallet (no KYC), or minted without KYC by borrowing it against collateral on Aave.

Who may buy is set by the issuer — check their terms.

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Price, yield or minimum: check with the provider

Our source lists what GHO is, and where it is held (Ethereum / Monad) — but states no price, yield or minimum for it. Left empty here rather than estimated.

Key facts

Yield / return: No yield
Liquidity: Traded on public markets — venues not verified
KYC: To buy on a market: no KYC. To mint with the issuer: no KYC.
Figures verified: 2026-10-11

Details

Issuer: Aave
Type: Dollar Stablecoin
Category: Payment Stablecoins
Pillar: Fixed Income
Network: Ethereum / Monad
Jurisdiction: United States
AUM: $697,843,649 circulating
EU (MiCA): No issuer to authorise

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Questions about GHO and Payment Stablecoins

Buying GHO: common questions

How do I buy GHO?

On a DEX with a self-custody wallet (no KYC), or minted without KYC by borrowing it against collateral on Aave. The token runs on Ethereum / Monad.

Do I need KYC to buy GHO?

Not on the secondary market: GHO can be bought on a DEX without identity verification.

Can I buy GHO in the EU?

Not reliably. GHO has no central issuer that could be authorised under MiCA, and many EU-regulated platforms have stopped offering it. You can still swap into it on a DEX from your own wallet. Issued by the Aave protocol with no central issuer to authorise.