About Mimo
Mimo is a multi-layered DeFi ecosystem that brings real-world assets (RWA) and stablecoin solutions into the blockchain economy through innovative protocols like Parallel and KUMA. These protocols enable users to interact with tokenized government bonds, mint over-collateralized stablecoins, and access yield in a permissionless, transparent way.
Developed by Mimo Labs, the project’s core objective is to offer financial resilience across market cycles. Whether users are seeking to protect capital in volatile conditions or gain passive yield exposure, Mimo has structured products like PAR, paUSD, and USK that combine the best of TradFi and DeFi. With a governance structure based on the MIMO token, both protocols remain DAO-managed and community-driven.
Mimo is composed of two main components—Parallel Protocol and KUMA Protocol—each addressing different needs within decentralized finance. Through the Parallel Protocol, users can mint stablecoins such as PAR (Euro-pegged) and paUSD (USD-pegged), both of which are over-collateralized and backed by user-deposited crypto. These tokens can be used across DeFi platforms while maintaining a price peg via carefully managed risk mechanisms. The Parallel Protocol is available on Ethereum, Polygon, and Fantom, expanding its usability across key ecosystems.
Complementing this is the KUMA Protocol, which introduces a new asset class to DeFi: tokenized interest-bearing debt. KUMA leverages NFTs that represent real-world bonds, like U.S. Treasury Bills, and converts them into ERC-20 tokens called KIBT (KUMA Interest-Bearing Tokens). These behave like stablecoins whose balances grow over time, offering yield with minimal user involvement. The USK token is one such asset, backed by 1-year U.S. Treasuries, allowing users to hold a USD-like stablecoin that accrues value.
All changes to both protocols are governed via the MIMO token. Governance occurs through vMIMO, a locked version of the token used to vote on protocol upgrades, new asset integrations, and economic adjustments. The project’s open-source nature ensures full transparency, and multiple audit reports confirm its commitment to security and best practices. With these capabilities, Mimo is pioneering a dual-pronged approach to digital finance: one that bridges the gap between fiat-like stability and regulated on-chain yield.
Mimo delivers a rich set of features and benefits through its Parallel and KUMA protocols:
- Dual Stablecoin System: Access Euro-pegged PAR and USD-pegged paUSD, which are over-collateralized and deployable across Ethereum, Polygon, and Fantom.
- Real-World Yield: Earn passive income via KUMA Interest-Bearing Tokens (KIBT) like USK, backed by U.S. Treasury NFTs.
- Regulated Bond Access: KUMA NFTs represent tokenized government bonds, enabling exposure to traditional financial instruments in a decentralized way.
- DAO Governance: Both protocols are governed through the MIMO token, giving the community full control via voting mechanisms.
- Composability: All tokens issued are ERC-20, making them compatible with wallets, DEXs, lending markets, and more.
- Open Source & Audited: Fully transparent smart contracts with several independent audits ensure long-term protocol safety and accessibility.
Mimo is easy to start using whether you're interacting with Parallel or KUMA:
- Set Up a Wallet: Download a compatible wallet like MetaMask or Rabby. Make sure to securely back up your recovery phrase.
- Select Your Network: Mimo operates on Ethereum, Polygon, and Fantom. Choose the appropriate chain for the stablecoin you wish to mint or use.
- Connect Wallet: Visit the official site and click “Connect Wallet” to begin.
- Mint Stablecoins: Deposit accepted crypto collateral and mint PAR or paUSD. For KUMA, acquire KUMA NFTs or USK through supported marketplaces.
- Track Performance: USK accrues value automatically based on interest rates of U.S. Treasuries, while your stablecoins can be used in DeFi protocols.
- Participate in Governance: Lock your MIMO tokens to gain voting power (vMIMO) and take part in the platform’s evolution.
Mimo FAQ
USK, issued via the KUMA Protocol, is a stablecoin-like token that tracks USD value while accumulating yield over time. Unlike traditional stablecoins pegged by collateral, USK is backed by KUMA NFTs representing 1-year U.S. Treasury bonds. Its balance grows passively based on the interest earned from the bonds, creating a seamless blend of stability and compounding returns without the need for user interaction.
PAR and paUSD are over-collateralized, decentralized stablecoins issued by the Parallel Protocol. Unlike centralized options like USDC or USDT, they are governed by a DAO, non-custodial, and operate on smart contracts across Ethereum, Polygon, and Fantom. This ensures user control, transparent risk parameters, and no reliance on a centralized issuer or bank reserve.
The KUMA Protocol allows users to exchange their KUMA NFTs—which are backed by real-world bonds—for KIBT (KUMA Interest-Bearing Tokens). These tokens are minted in ERC-20 format based on the bond's metadata. Once minted, KIBTs behave like passive-income tokens, automatically increasing in balance over time, similar to a self-rebasing stablecoin but grounded in actual government bond yield.
If central bank rates rise, newly issued KUMA NFTs will reflect the updated yield, and users can exchange their current NFTs to mint new KIBTs with higher interest rates. Conversely, if rates drop, older tokens retain their fixed rates unless voluntarily exchanged. This makes Mimo’s yield structure highly adaptable, offering users strategic options to lock in or upgrade yields based on market trends.
Governance across both Parallel and KUMA is driven by the MIMO token. Users can stake MIMO to receive vMIMO, which represents voting power used to decide protocol upgrades, new stablecoin issuances, and risk parameters. Proposals are submitted via the community forum and voted on through Snapshot governance, making Mimo community-led and fully decentralized.