Overview
Quantillon Protocol
Overview
A decentralized euro stablecoin with deep liquidity, radical transparency, and unmatched yields
🧭 Welcome to the Quantillon Protocol Documentation
Quantillon Protocol is a decentralized finance infrastructure designed to unlock the power of the euro in crypto ecosystems. While the USD dominates DeFi, Quantillon provides a stable, scalable, and euro-denominated solution to serve individuals, institutions, and protocols across Europe and beyond.
Built on top of robust USD liquidity, the protocol issues $QEURO, a euro stablecoin backed by stable USD reserves (e.g. USDC) with real-time risk-managed FX exposure. The protocol is governed by a decentralized community via the $QTI governance token.
🎯 What is Quantillon Protocol?
Quantillon Protocol is a comprehensive DeFi ecosystem built around QEURO, a Euro-pegged stablecoin designed specifically for European markets and global euro-denominated operations.
Core Components:
QEURO: Euro-pegged stablecoin with overcollateralized backing via USDC reserves
stQEURO: Yield-bearing wrapper with automatic compounding mechanics
QTI: Governance token with vote-escrow mechanics for protocol control
Dual-Pool Architecture: Separation of user deposits from hedging operations
Native EUR/USD Hedging: Integrated foreign exchange risk management
Key Innovation:
Leveraging USD liquidity depth while providing native EUR exposure through sophisticated hedging mechanisms, enabling European users to participate in DeFi without currency risk.
🚀 Key Points
🇪🇺 Euro First
Purpose-built for European users and protocols in a USD-dominated DeFi landscape, eliminating currency conversion friction and FX exposure.
💱 Robust FX Architecture
Leverages deep USD liquidity markets and hedges into euro through advanced financial engineering and decentralized forex mechanisms.
📜 MiCA Compliant
Built with European regulatory compliance in mind. Modular, upgradeable architecture designed to adapt to evolving regulatory requirements.
💸 Yield-Generating
Base stablecoin ($QEURO) generates returns on idle reserves through carefully selected low-risk on-chain strategies and efficient capital deployment.
🧩 Composable Integration
Seamlessly integrates with existing DeFi primitives including Aave, MakerDAO, Ethena, and other major protocols for maximum utility.
🏗️ Protocol Architecture
QEURO Stablecoin
Euro-pegged stablecoin collateralized by USDC
Core stable value transfer and store of value
QTI Governance
Vote-escrow governance token for protocol control
Decentralized decision making and protocol evolution
Dual-Pool System
Separated user deposits and hedging operations
Risk isolation and operational efficiency
FX Hedging Vaults
On-chain EUR/USD hedging with transparency
Currency risk management and parity maintenance
DAO Governance
Community-led protocol evolution via proposals
Distributed control and stakeholder alignment
stQEURO & Yield Mechanisms
Multiple revenue streams through USD-backed strategies
Sustainable returns rebalanced to EUR exposure
🏛️ Regulatory Positioning
MiCA Framework Alignment
Recital 22 Exemption: DeFi protocol exemption status under European regulation
ACPR Engagement: Active dialogue with French regulatory authorities
Compliance-First Design: Built-in regulatory compliance mechanisms
Institutional Ready: Framework designed for institutional adoption
Legal Structure
Quantillon Foundation: DAO representation in traditional legal framework
Decentralized Operations: On-chain governance with off-chain legal compliance
European Focus: EU-centric regulatory approach with global scalability
💡 Key Value Propositions
For European Users
Native EUR exposure without currency conversion costs
Access to DeFi yields without FX risk
Regulatory compliant participation in decentralized finance
Integration with existing European financial infrastructure
For DeFi Protocols
EUR-denominated liquidity access for protocol expansion
Composable euro primitive for European market entry
Stable, reliable EUR-pegged asset for protocol reserves
Native European user onboarding capabilities
For Institutions
MiCA-compliant DeFi participation framework
Professional-grade risk management and hedging
Transparent, auditable on-chain operations
Institutional custody and compliance integration
💬 Community & Resources
Join the Movement
Quantillon is more than a protocol — it's a movement to decentralize euro finance and bring European capital into the DeFi ecosystem.
Connect With Us
🐦 X (Twitter) - Latest updates and community discussions
💬 Discord - Technical discussions and community support
📱 Telegram - Real-time updates and announcements
Developer Resources
🔗 GitHub - Open source smart contracts and documentation
📖 Technical Docs - Comprehensive technical documentation
🌐 Website - Official protocol website and resources
🧠 Executive Summary
The Challenge: DeFi remains overwhelmingly USD-denominated, structurally excluding over 300 million European savers and institutions who operate natively in euros. This creates unnecessary currency risk and fails to capitalize on vast European capital pools.
The Solution: Quantillon Protocol bridges this gap through a revolutionary three-token ecosystem that leverages deep USD liquidity while providing native EUR exposure, enabling Europeans to participate in DeFi without currency risk.
The Innovation: By smartly combining USD collateral backing with decentralized EUR/USD hedging mechanisms, Quantillon creates a stable euro primitive that unlocks native European financial flows in Web3.
The Impact: Whether you're a developer building euro-native applications, a DAO expanding to European markets, an investor seeking euro-denominated yields, or simply curious about the future of European DeFi — Quantillon provides the infrastructure for euro-native decentralized finance.
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