Your Questions, Answered.
Transparent answers to the most common questions about Universe Dollar, the technology, and this companion site.
This FAQ is for educational purposes only. Nothing here constitutes financial advice.
About Universe Dollar
01What is Universe Dollar (UVD)?
What is Universe Dollar (UVD)?
Universe Dollar is a protocol that implements the Relative Theory of Money (RTM) by Stéphane Laborde. It proposes a monetary system where new money is created equally for every verified participant through a Universal Dividend — mathematically ensuring no one is structurally advantaged over another.
02Who created Universe Dollar?
Who created Universe Dollar?
The UVD protocol is based on the Relative Theory of Money formalized by Stéphane Laborde in 2010. The Universe Dollar project and its official website (uvd.xyz) implement this theory on a blockchain layer. This companion site (uvd.trading) is an independent educational project by Prime Associates LLC.
03Who is behind Universe Dollar?
Who is behind Universe Dollar?
The project is publicly represented by Kiyan Sasan. You can follow official updates on his X profile. This companion site is an independent educational project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the official project. For official information, refer to uvd.xyz.
04What is this website (uvd.trading)?
What is this website (uvd.trading)?
This is an independent educational companion site. We provide interactive simulations, methodology explanations, and educational content about the economic theory behind Universe Dollar. We are not the official UVD project — the official site is uvd.xyz. We are operated by Prime Associates LLC.
Trust & Legitimacy
05Is Universe Dollar a scam?
Is Universe Dollar a scam?
This companion site cannot make claims about the legitimacy of any investment. What we can say: the mathematical framework (RTM) is peer-reviewed and publicly available. The protocol is open-source. The whitepaper and shortpaper are publicly accessible via IPFS. We encourage you to read the primary sources, verify the mathematics, and form your own opinion. Never invest more than you can afford to lose in any project.
06Is UVD legit? Can I trust it?
Is UVD legit? Can I trust it?
Trust should be based on verifiable facts, not promises. The RTM mathematics are publicly verifiable. The protocol code is open-source. The whitepaper is available on IPFS. This site provides interactive simulations so you can test the mathematical claims yourself. Always do your own research (DYOR) and consult a financial advisor before making any decisions.
07Is UVD regulated?
Is UVD regulated?
Crypto protocols operate in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. We are not aware of specific regulatory approvals or rejections. This companion site does not provide legal or regulatory advice. Consult a qualified legal professional in your jurisdiction.
Technology
08How does UVD work technically?
How does UVD work technically?
UVD implements the RTM on a blockchain layer. Every verified member receives a Universal Dividend — an equal share of newly created money. Verification uses a Web of Trust (WoT) system where existing members certify new ones. The protocol uses 'Lazy Claiming' for on-chain efficiency. See our RTM Simulator for an interactive demonstration.
09Is UVD a stablecoin?
Is UVD a stablecoin?
No. UVD is not pegged to any fiat currency. Instead, its value is designed to maintain purchasing power relative to a Sovereign Basket of real goods and services. This is fundamentally different from stablecoins that track a single fiat currency (like USDT/USDC tracking USD).
10What blockchain is UVD built on?
What blockchain is UVD built on?
For the most current technical details about UVD's blockchain implementation, please refer to the official whitepaper and the project's official website at uvd.xyz.
11What is the Relative Theory of Money?
What is the Relative Theory of Money?
RTM is a mathematical framework by Stéphane Laborde (2010) that proves there is exactly one class of monetary systems where no individual is structurally advantaged: systems with a Universal Dividend. It demonstrates that symmetric money creation is the only way to ensure both spatial symmetry (fairness across individuals) and temporal symmetry (fairness across generations).
12What is the Cantillon Effect?
What is the Cantillon Effect?
The Cantillon Effect describes how newly created money benefits those who receive it first (banks, governments, large corporations) at the expense of those who receive it last (ordinary people). By the time new money reaches you, prices have already risen. This is the core problem that RTM and UVD aim to solve through symmetric money creation.
13How accurate is the inflation calculator?
How accurate is the inflation calculator?
Our Time-Theft Calculator uses official inflation data from the World Bank, ECB, and FRED. The methodology, formulas, assumptions, and limitations are fully documented on our methodology page. Results are mathematical projections based on historical averages — they do not predict future outcomes.
Getting Started
14Can I buy UVD? Where?
Can I buy UVD? Where?
This companion site does not sell, distribute, or facilitate the purchase of any tokens or cryptocurrencies. For information about token availability, please check the official project at uvd.xyz. This is not a recommendation to buy or sell anything.
15When does UVD launch?
When does UVD launch?
For the latest information on project timelines and launch dates, please refer to the official website at uvd.xyz and their official social media channels.