Hedge is a financial protocol that allows users to mint USH, a stablecoin soft pegged to the US dollar, by depositing collateral. The platform offers 0% interest loans for a one-time fee, incentivizing users to maintain a collateral-to-debt ratio above 110% to avoid liquidation. Hedge operates in the decentralized finance (DeFi) market, primarily serving cryptocurrency holders who wish to leverage their assets without selling them. The business model revolves around fees collected from loan initiation, stability pool participation, and protocol interactions. Hedge ensures protocol solvency through an efficient liquidation mechanism backed by a stability pool, where participants can earn HEDGE tokens. The platform also features a referral program, allowing users to earn rewards by bringing in new participants. Hedge makes money through various fees associated with its services, including loan initiation and stability pool participation.

Keywords: stablecoin, DeFi, collateral, leverage, USH, Solana, 0% interest, liquidation, HEDGE tokens, referral program.