Figure Heloc (FIGR_HELOC) vs Tether (USDT)

This project is building the foundational protocol layer for institutional debt markets on blockchain. Powered by Provenance Blockchain, Figure Connect and Figure Markets are transforming the way loan assets are originated, traded, and settled. Figure Connect functions as a primary market for credit—standardizing and tokenizing debt assets such as HELOCs and private credit into composable on-chain formats. Figure Markets acts as a secondary trading venue, enabling 24/7 settlement of these digital loan assets through decentralized custody, with support for both crypto and fiat on/off ramps. Together, they offer an integrated protocol for real-world asset finance, with deep roots in the lending ecosystem.

USDT, or Tether, is a stablecoin, meaning it is a stable cryptocurrency aimed at maintaining a fixed value relative to the US dollar (USD). Launched in 2014 by Tether Limited, USDT is designed to offer the stability of a fiat currency while allowing for the speed and flexibility of transactions on blockchains. Each USDT is supposed to be backed by an equivalent reserve in dollars or equivalent assets, which helps maintain its parity with the dollar.