PayPal USD (PYUSD) vs USDS (USDS)

PayPal USD is designed to contribute to the opportunity stablecoins offer for payments and is 100% backed by U.S. dollar deposits, short-term U.S Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. PayPal USD is redeemable 1:1 for U.S. dollars and is issued by Paxos Trust Company.

USDS is a stablecoin that powers the open Sky ecosystem, designed as an upgraded version of DAI. It offers users access to the Sky Savings Rate (SSR) for earning yield and Sky Token Rewards for supporting ecosystem projects. With a 1:1 conversion rate from DAI, USDS enables users to have more rewarding crypto experiences while maintaining full control of their funds. The stablecoin functions as part of the Sky Protocol's decentralized financial infrastructure alongside SKY tokens.