Terra is a blockchain protocol that uses fiat-pegged stablecoins to power price-stable global payments systems. According to its white paper Terra combines the price stability and wide adoption of fiat currencies with the censorship-resistance of Bitcoin (BTC) and offers fast and affordable settlements.Development on Terra began in January 2018 and its mainnet officially launched in April 2019. As of September 2020 it offers stablecoins pegged to the U.S. dollar South Korean won Mongolian tugrik and the International Monetary Fund's Special Drawing Rights basket of currencies — and it intends to roll out additional options.Terra's native token LUNA is used to stabilize the price of the protocol's stablecoins. LUNA holders are also able to submit and vote on governance proposals.