{"id":"hashnote-usyc","title":"Hashnote USYC","content":"**USYC (US Yield Coin)** is an on-chain representation of [Hashnote](https://iq.wiki/wiki/hashnote)'s Short Duration Yield Fund (SDYF) that invests in short-term US Treasury Bills and performs repo/reverse-repo activities. It provides investors with short-term risk-free rate returns while leveraging [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) technology for transaction speed, transparency, and composability. [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-Blw03wMjZM)​\n\n# Overview\n\nUSYC (US Yield Coin) is the tokenized representation of [Hashnote](https://iq.wiki/wiki/hashnote)’s Short Duration Yield Fund (SDYF), which invests in short-term U.S. Treasury Bills and engages in repo and reverse-repo transactions. The token provides returns based on short-term risk-free rates while leveraging [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) for transaction efficiency and transparency. Investors can mint or redeem USYC on the same day (T+0) or the next (T+1) in [USDC](https://iq.wiki/wiki/usdc) or PYUSD, with an automated smart contract system for self-service transactions. [Hashnote](https://iq.wiki/wiki/hashnote) Management LLC operates under CFTC and NFA regulations in the U.S., while the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) regulates its offshore fund. The platform maintains transparency through regular asset and token price disclosures via an [Oracle](https://iq.wiki/wiki/oracle) feed, with all fees clearly stated, and security ensured through segregated custodial accounts and external audits. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-77mtIAPzVt)\n\n# Structure\n\n## Investor Onboarding\n\nInvestors can obtain USYC by onboarding to an eligible [Hashnote](https://iq.wiki/wiki/hashnote) fund. U.S. investors must qualify as Qualified Eligible Participants (QEP) under CFTC regulations to access the [Hashnote](https://iq.wiki/wiki/hashnote) Feeder Fund, while international investors can onboard through the [Hashnote](https://iq.wiki/wiki/hashnote) Short Duration Yield Fund (SDYF), a Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA)-regulated mutual fund. USYC tokens represent fund shares, requiring all holders to complete [KYC](https://iq.wiki/wiki/know-your-customer-kyc)/[AML](https://iq.wiki/wiki/anti-money-laundering-aml) verification. The fund administrator updates the SDYF share registry to reflect USYC token transactions. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-eWLvD1rUdr) [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-aU9EupcDii)\n\n## Subscription Workflow\n\n![](https://ipfs.everipedia.org/ipfs/QmUGaqC76DmvsTBrSCeRUqxyrWZNjosvmJQCh9dQN7Shaq)\n\nInvestors who complete onboarding to an eligible [Hashnote](https://iq.wiki/wiki/hashnote) Fund have their wallet addresses added to an allowlist, granting permission to hold USYC. They can subscribe by transferring [fiat](https://iq.wiki/wiki/fiat-money) (USD) or [stablecoins](https://iq.wiki/wiki/stablecoin) ([USDC](https://iq.wiki/wiki/usdc), [USDT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/tether), [PYUSD](https://iq.wiki/wiki/paypal-usd-pyusd)) through the Smart Contract Teller, after which [Hashnote](https://iq.wiki/wiki/hashnote) allocates the funds to its Prime Brokerage for investment in T-Bills and repo/reverse-repo agreements. Ownership is recorded on-chain via a permissioned [ERC-20](https://iq.wiki/wiki/erc-20) [smart contract](https://iq.wiki/wiki/smart-contract), with USYC tokens minted to the investor’s wallet in proportion to their fund shares. The number of USYC tokens received corresponds to the deposit amount divided by the current USYC price. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-ADfB40QkWK)\n\n## Redemption Workflow\n\n![](https://ipfs.everipedia.org/ipfs/QmYEdcKRGKPmJw33LZYDuCu1wo4sBgrHCtiLqnqxY6prTM)\n\nApproved wallets on the allowlist can redeem USYC by burning the tokens through the Smart Contract Teller in exchange for [fiat](https://iq.wiki/wiki/fiat-money) (USD) or [stablecoins](https://iq.wiki/wiki/stablecoin) ([USDC](https://iq.wiki/wiki/usdc), [USDT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/tether), [PYUSD](https://iq.wiki/wiki/paypal-usd-pyusd)). The fund administrator updates the registry to reflect the burned tokens, and [Hashnote](https://iq.wiki/wiki/hashnote) either transfers [stablecoins](https://iq.wiki/wiki/stablecoin) or initiates the process of retrieving fiat funds for the client. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-ADfB40QkWK)\n\n## Entitlements\n\nUSYC transactions are controlled through an entitlements system that assigns roles to wallets of verified entities, determining their ability to hold and transfer the token. [Smart contracts](https://iq.wiki/wiki/smart-contract) verify these permissions before processing transactions and also conduct OFAC sanctions checks using an on-chain [oracle](https://iq.wiki/wiki/oracle) maintained by Chainalysis. The entitlements contract can halt all transactions if suspicious activity is detected, preventing further transfers until the issue is resolved. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-ADfB40QkWK)\n\n## Smart Contract Teller\n\nThe Smart Contract Teller enables on-chain transactions for subscribing to and redeeming USYC. Investors can [mint](https://iq.wiki/wiki/minting) USYC using [USDC](https://iq.wiki/wiki/usdc) or [PYUSD](https://iq.wiki/wiki/paypal-usd-pyusd) during market hours, with after-hours transactions processed at the next business day's rate. Redemptions are available at any time based on the latest reported price, with liquidity managed through frequent asset rebalancing. 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