Terra

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On Thurs. May 25, Terraform Labs announced that the Terra community had approved the creation of a new blockchain, Luna 2.0. The creation of this new chain is a response to unprecedented volatility on the Luna 1.0 chain, which caused the price of the original LUNA and UST to collapse almost to zero. 

As part of the migration, the former asset LUNA will become Luna Classic, or LUNC. A portion of LUNA holders will be eligible to receive an airdrop of the new token (LUNA), per the terms outlined by Terraform Labs.

The new Terra blockchain will utilize the new LUNA, and will not include the UST stablecoin. 

On 9 May, after nearly 18 months of steadily holding its value against the US dollar, the so-called stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) became unpegged. The uncoupling triggered a cascade response that ultimately crashed UST and the Terra (LUNA).

TerraUSD (UST) is a stablecoin, which means it is a cryptocurrency pegged to a fiat currency. In this case, it is designed to be pegged to the US dollar. Stablecoins are intended to allow investors to hold crypto assets with less volatility, and trade a dollar equivalent without needing to cash out their positions. 

UST is considered an algorithmic stablecoin because instead of being backed by assets such as cash or cash equivalents, it is supported by on-chain code that facilitates a change in the supply and demand between UST and LUNA.

LUNA is the cryptocurrency that works in unison with UST in an effort to keep UST in 1:1 parity with the US dollar. One dollar of LUNA can always be converted at a 1:1 ratio to 1 UST. 

For example, if LUNA is trading at $10, then it can be redeemed for 10 UST, and 10 UST can be redeemed for 1 LUNA. If UST rises above its $1 peg to $1.01, then traders can swap 1 USD of LUNA for 1 UST. This trade burns 1 LUNA and mints 1 UST, which can then be sold for 1.01 USD. 

If UST rises to $1.02, then traders can sell for a 2 cent profit, and so on. 


In theory, increasing the supply of UST and lowering the supply of LUNA brings the price of UST back down until it reaches $1. Conversely, if UST drops below the $1 peg, then traders will be incentivized to buy 1 UST for 0.99 USD, which can then be swapped for 1 LUNA. 

This move burns UST and mints LUNA, sending UST higher towards the $1 peg.

UST lost its peg to the dollar starting on May 8th following large withdrawals of UST from Terra’s DeFi protocol Anchor. UST fell quickly, and struggled to regain its peg because the burning of UST and minting of LUNA couldn’t keep up. 

UST descended rapidly as the prolonged de-pegging led to uncertainty and a snowball effect of larger withdrawals. 


A significant share of circulating UST was locked on Anchor, a Terra-based lending and borrowing protocol that paid users 19.5% to stake UST. 

The LFG used up about $2.9 billion of its bitcoin reserves in an unsuccessful attempt to revive UST. 

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Luna Classic (Former Terra)

Terraform Labs recently lost a case when a U.S. judge ruled that LUNA and MIR are securities, and is currently facing a class action lawsuit in Singapore.

Terraform Labs Declares Bankruptcy in Delaware

Terraform Labs, the parent company of the defunct stablecoin TerraUSD, has submitted a petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. What Happened: Do Kwon co-founded Terraform Labs lodged an official request for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, reported Cointelegraph on Monday.

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Terraform Labs, the company behind the stablecoin TerraUSD, which collapsed and roiled cryptocurrency markets in 2022, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States, according to court papers filed on Sunday.

Terraform Labs files for bankruptcy protection in the U.S.

Terraform Labs Pte. Lte. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on Jan. 21.

Terraform Labs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware

Terraform Labs, the company behind the stablecoin TerraUSD, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States, according to court papers filed on Sunday.

Terraform Labs files for bankruptcy protection in US

A federal judge on Tuesday delayed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's trial against Terraform Labs and co-founder Do Kwon over an alleged $40 billion cryptocurrency fraud, to allow time for Kwon to be extradited so he can attend.

US SEC trial against Terraform Labs postponed to allow Do Kwon extradition

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission agreed to delay a civil trial against Terraform Labs and co-founder Do Kwon for allegedly orchestrating a $40 billion cryptocurrency fraud, so that Kwon can be extradited and attend.

US SEC willing to delay Terraform Labs trial for Do Kwon's extradition

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Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon Requests SEC Trial Delay So He Can Attend

The counsel representing Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has asked a US court to push back the SEC trial against him.

Terra founder Do Kwon asks court to delay SEC trial for personal appearance: report

The former CEO of Terra is being held in Montenegro after being caught in Podgorica's airport with falsified documents.

Do Kwon Tries To Delay SEC's Terraform Trial so He Can Attend

A US judge has ruled that collapsed crypto company Terraform Labs and its founder Do Kwon offered and sold two digital assets as unregistered securities. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Terraform Labs both requested summary judgment in an ongoing fraud case.

US Judge Says Terraform Labs and the Disgraced Crypto Project's Founder Do Kwon Sold Unregistered Securities

In a definitive ruling, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff favored the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the multi-billion-dollar fraud case involving Terraform Labs and its founder, Do Kwon.

Judge Grants Summary Judgment for SEC in Landmark Crypto Case Against Terraform Labs

The summary judgment removes one of the biggest questions looming over Kwon's trial, which will now focus solely on allegations of fraud.

Judge Sides With SEC Over Do Kwon, Says UST, LUNA Are Securities

A federal judge issued summary judgements siding with the SEC's arguments that Terraform had illegally sold unregistered crypto securities.

Terraform Labs' LUNA and MIR Tokens are Securities, Judge Rules

The extradition of Terra Labs' Do Kwon to the United States has been temporarily halted as a Montenegro court has ordered a review of the case.

Do Kwon's Extradition to US Delayed as Montenegro Appeals Court Orders Review

The founder of Terraform Labs, the crypto firm behind the Terra (LUNA) collapse has won an appeal in Montenegro over being extradited to the United States. According to a statement from the Montenegro Appeals Court, the decision to extradite Terra founder Do Kwon to the US or South Korea has been overturned.

Montenegrin Court Overturns Decision To Extradite Terra Do Kwon to the US

The Terra founder was set to be extradited to the U.S. but an appeal means he will for the time being stay in Montenegro.

Terra Founder Do Kwon Avoids Extradition to US—For Now

On Tuesday, Montenegro's appeals court overturned the extradition request for Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon. This reversal follows reports that Justice Minister Andrej Milovic had informally agreed to the extradition.

Montenegro Appeals Court Overturns Extradition of Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon

The Appellate Court at Podgorica in Montenegro has overturned a previous ruling by the High Court regarding Terra Labs (CRYPTO: LUNA) co-founder Do Kwon's potential extradition, citing issues in the legal process and a lack of clear reasoning. This decision follows a complaint raised by Kwon's legal defense team, Bloomberg reported.

Do Kwon's Extradition Twist: This Court Overturned A Ruling On Terra Labs Co-Founder

The Appeals Court council found that the decision was fundamentally flawed due to significant violations in the legal process.

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