Some weeks are for building. This week is for launching.

And the best part is that we’re pulling back the curtain with a live demo and showing you exactly how it all works.

Friday at 12PM EST : Join using Google Meet

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to dive in, this is it. The tech is dialed in, the rewards are flowing, and the Mercata ecosystem has never been more powerful.

Let’s break all these amazing updates 👇

🚀 What’s New?

A lot. Here’s the quick rundown:

USDST: A Stablecoin Built for RWAs

STRATs just got a major upgrade. Say hello to USDST—a decentralized stablecoin built for real-world assets and Mercata.

🔹 Minted through borrowing – No centralized issuer, just pure DeFi.

🔹 Fully backed & stable – Inspired by MakerDAO’s DAI, optimized for RWAs.

🔹 Works across lending, trading & staking – Unlocks liquidity like never before.

🔍 Learn More About USDST 

Lending Just Got a Whole Lot Smarter

DeFi borrowing has its pain points—so we fixed them.

💰 Mint on Borrow

Need liquidity? Now you can mint USDST directly when borrowing.

🔄 Partial Loan Repayment

Repay on your schedule—no more rigid payback requirements or lock up periods.

⚡️ Start Borrowing Now

New Tokenized Assets Are Here

WBTCST - Tokenized Bitcoin

Bitcoin meets Mercata with a new bridge designed to bring $BTC into the ecosystem—not just for holding, but for earning. Now, your Bitcoin doesn’t just sit—it works, earns, and unlocks new rewards. 🚀

Fractionalized Gold - GOLDST

Now you can buy, sell, and redeem investment-grade gold in fractional amounts, securely vaulted. Trade in small increments, hold it as a hedge, or redeem for real gold coins.

✨ Remember our referral program where you can earn moreCATA?

Now you can send gold instantly to friends worldwide—perfect for gifts, and getting more referrals.

🏆 Explore New Tokenized Assets

An Underrated Mercata Feature

Staking on Mercata isn’t just about earning CATA—it’s also a way to borrow against your staked assets without unstaking. With Mercata’s LTV system, you can access up to 50% of your staked value as liquidity, all while still earning rewards.

A simple, powerful feature that more users are starting to take advantage of.

🔥 Start Staking & Unlock Liquidity

What’s Next?

Continuing to create real-world value for real-world assets, with many exciting updates on the horizon. This is the ideal time to get involved early and take advantage of the opportunities ahead.

Who doesn’t like an early bird special?

Remember, we’re hosting a live demo to walk through USDST, WBTCST, GOLDST, and all the latest DeFi upgrades. It’s the perfect time to ask questions and see everything in action.

📅 See you there! Click this link at 12pm EST this Friday: Click ME 😀 

Until then,

💙 Team STRATO Mercata