Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, has made a strategic investment in LayerZero Labs, reinforcing its focus on cross-chain interoperability. While the size of the investment was not disclosed, the move highlights Tether’s growing commitment to infrastructure that enables seamless asset transfers across blockchains.
LayerZero Technology Powers USDT0
LayerZero’s interoperability protocol has been used to develop USDT0, an omnichain version of Tether’s stablecoin. Built using LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token standard, USDT0 allows USDT to operate on blockchains where it is not natively issued while maintaining a 1:1 backing with standard USDT.
Since its launch in early 2025, USDT0 has facilitated more than $70 billion in cross-chain value transfers, demonstrating growing demand for interoperable stablecoin solutions.
Real-Time Cross-Chain Transfers
LayerZero’s technology enables real-time transfers across multiple transport layers and distributed ledgers, supporting more efficient movement of digital assets. Tether has indicated that this infrastructure could also play a role in enabling autonomous AI agents to manage wallets and transact with stablecoins at scale.
Expanding Tether’s Investment Portfolio
The investment aligns with Tether’s broader strategy of expanding beyond stablecoin issuance into financial infrastructure and technology. Recent initiatives include backing settlement platforms for regulated institutions and investments in consumer-facing digital marketplaces, signaling continued diversification across the digital asset ecosystem.
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