The Stellar Development Foundation has announced the official launch of USDT0, the new infrastructure layer that brings Tether’s USDT to every LayerZero‑connected blockchain, now live on the Stellar network. The move marks one of the most significant upgrades to Stellar’s liquidity landscape in years, positioning the network to compete more aggressively in global payments, cross‑border transfers, and decentralized finance.
A Single Liquidity Pool for Global USDT Movement
USDT0 is built on LayerZero’s OFT interoperability standard, allowing Stellar users to access a unified, cross‑chain USDT supply backed 1:1 by Tether. Unlike wrapped tokens or isolated liquidity pools, USDT0 connects Stellar directly to billions of dollars in circulating USDT across multiple ecosystems.
This means individuals, fintechs, and institutions can now move USDT onchain with near‑instant settlement, tapping into the same liquidity used across major LayerZero‑enabled networks.
Boost for Stellar’s DeFi Ecosystem
With USDT’s market capitalization exceeding $180 billion, the arrival of USDT0 opens the door for deeper DeFi activity on Stellar. Protocols can now integrate a globally dominant stablecoin as collateral, for lending, trading, and yield‑generating strategies.
SushiSwap is the first DeFi platform to support USDT0 on Stellar, with additional integrations expected in the coming months.
Strategic Advantage in Emerging Markets
USDT is widely used in fast‑growing markets across Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific — regions where Stellar has spent years building payment rails and on/off‑ramp infrastructure. With USDT0 now available, users in these markets can transact with the stablecoin they already trust, while benefiting from Stellar’s hallmark features: sub‑cent fees, five‑second finality, and coverage across 170+ countries.
The combination of USDT’s global footprint and Stellar’s payment‑focused architecture creates a natural fit for real‑world stablecoin usage.
Simplified Operations for Existing Stellar Partners
Exchanges, fintechs, and enterprises already operating on Stellar can integrate USDT0 with minimal effort. For businesses whose counterparties prefer USDT, the new asset removes conversion steps, reduces treasury friction, and streamlines settlement flows.
Stellar‑based platforms can now offer USDT0 deposits, transfers, and withdrawals with fast, low‑cost settlement — improving user experience in markets where USDT dominates.
Growing Exchange and Wallet Support
USDT0 on Stellar is already supported by a wide range of platforms, including:
- Kraken
- Freighter
- Lobstr
- Meru
- Bitget
- Fireblocks
- BiLira
- Kripto
- Kredete
- Ramp Network
- SushiSwap
- Exodus (coming soon)
More integrations are expected throughout the year.
A Signal to the Blockchain Industry
The Stellar Development Foundation says the launch of USDT0 sends a clear message: institutions, developers, and fintechs evaluating blockchain networks now have a compelling reason to choose Stellar. With access to the world’s most liquid stablecoin and a decade‑proven payments infrastructure, Stellar aims to strengthen its position as a leading network for global value transfer.
“The infrastructure is ready. The liquidity is live,” the foundation stated. “The next chapter for Stellar starts now.”