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Introducing ZARP on Stabull DEX — USDC/ZARP Liquidity Pool Now Live on Base

Published On: Dec 30, 2025•
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We’re excited to announce that ZARP, the South African Rand (ZAR) stablecoin issued by ZARP Stablecoin (Pty) Ltd and managed by Inves Capital, is now live on Stabull DEX with a USDC/ZARP liquidity pool on Base.

This integration brings onchain Rand liquidity to Stabull’s stable-focused trading ecosystem, enabling efficient swaps, deeper liquidity, and new opportunities for traders, liquidity providers, and DeFi builders.

👉 Trade or provide liquidity now:
https://app.stabull.finance/pools/0xb755506531786C8aC63B756BaB1ac387bACB0C04?chain=8453

What Is ZARP?

ZARP is a fully collateralised stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the South African Rand (ZAR). It is designed to combine the reliability of fiat money with the transparency, speed, and composability of blockchain technology.

ZARP is backed by real ZAR reserves held in regulated financial institutions, with regular attestations, making it a trusted onchain representation of the Rand for both local and global users.

Why ZARP on Stabull DEX?

Stabull DEX is purpose-built for stablecoin and correlated-asset trading, offering low-slippage swaps and capital-efficient liquidity pools. By integrating ZARP, Stabull expands its mission to support non-USD stablecoins and unlock regional fiat liquidity in DeFi.

The USDC/ZARP pool on Base provides a direct bridge between:

  • Global dollar liquidity (USDC)

  • South African Rand exposure (ZARP)

—all within a fast, low-cost Layer 2 environment.

USDC/ZARP Pool on Base

The newly launched USDC/ZARP pool allows users to:

  • Swap seamlessly between USDC and ZARP

  • Access Rand-denominated liquidity onchain

  • Earn fees by providing liquidity to a growing FX-style stablecoin pair

Pool details

Benefits of the ZARP–Stabull Integration

🌍 Onchain South African Rand Liquidity

ZARP brings ZAR exposure directly into DeFi, allowing users to hold, swap, and deploy Rand value without relying on traditional banking rails.

🔄 Efficient Stablecoin Swaps

Stabull’s stable-focused AMM design enables low slippage and efficient pricing for correlated assets like USDC and ZARP — ideal for FX-style trading and treasury management.

💧 New Opportunities for Liquidity Providers

Liquidity providers can earn trading fees by supporting a real-world currency pair with growing demand, helping deepen ZAR liquidity onchain.

⚡ Powered by Base

Deploying the pool on Base ensures:

  • Low transaction fees

  • Fast settlement

  • Seamless access for both retail users and institutions

This makes ZARP more practical for everyday DeFi usage and cross-border activity.

🏗️ Building Blocks for DeFi

With ZARP available on Stabull, developers can now:

  • Build DeFi products denominated in ZAR

  • Create onchain FX strategies

  • Integrate Rand-based pricing into protocols

Use Cases Enabled by ZARP on Stabull

  • Traders can hedge volatility while maintaining ZAR exposure

  • Liquidity providers can earn yield on a fiat-backed stablecoin pair

  • Protocols can access Rand liquidity for payments, lending, and structured products

  • Institutions & market makers gain an onchain ZAR ↔ USD bridge

Get Started

You can start trading or providing liquidity to the USDC/ZARP pool on Stabull DEX today:

👉 Access the pool on Base:
https://app.stabull.finance/pools/0xb755506531786C8aC63B756BaB1ac387bACB0C04?chain=8453

Final Thoughts

The launch of ZARP on Stabull DEX marks another step toward a truly global DeFi ecosystem, where regional currencies like the South African Rand can participate on equal footing with dollar-based stablecoins.

By combining ZARP’s regulated, fully-backed design with Stabull’s capital-efficient trading infrastructure, users gain a powerful new tool for stablecoin trading, liquidity provision, and onchain finance.

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