Tether invests in LayerZero Labs as USDt0 surpasses $70B in cross-chain transfers, boosting stablecoin interoperability.
Tether has announced a strategic investment in LayerZero Labs to strengthen its across blockchains and infrastructure.
The decision follows strong adoption of USDt0, an omnichain token built using LayerZero technology.
It stated that USDt0 has handled more than $70 billion in across chains transfers within twelve months.
Tether Backs LayerZero to Support Cross-Chain Growth
Tether confirmed its strategic investment in LayerZero Labs on Tuesday. LayerZero develops across chains messaging technology used across multiple blockchain networks.
The investment aligns with Tether’s efforts to expand stablecoin movement between chains.
The company stated that the partnership will focus on improving infrastructure for across chains transfers.
This includes supporting liquidity movement without reliance on wrapped assets. Tether aims to improve efficiency across works with chain networks.
LayerZero provides a protocol that enables secure communication between blockchains. The technology supports applications that require consistent across chains execution.
Tether plans to use this framework to scale its stablecoin services.
USDt0 Records $70B in Cross-Chain Transfers
Tether stated that USDt0 has helped more than $70 billion in cross-chain value transfers. The volume was recorded within less than one year since launch. USDt0 operates as an omnichain fungible token.
Tether announced a strategic investment in LayerZero Labs, the developer of a cross-chain interoperability protocol, to support the development of its cross-chain infrastructure. Tether said that USDt0, an omnichain fungible token built on LayerZero, has facilitated more than $70…
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The token allows stablecoin transfers between blockchains without manual bridging steps. This reduces friction for users and developers. It also allows consistent liquidity across networks.
Tether said USDt0 adoption reflects rising demand for cross-chain stablecoins. The company views seamless asset movement as essential for blockchain activity.
LayerZero provides the infrastructure supporting this function.
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LayerZero Becomes Central to Tether’s Infrastructure Strategy
LayerZero’s protocol enables direct blockchain communication using decentralized verification.
The system supports connection across chains with different designs. This aligns with Tether’s infrastructure goals.
Tether stated that across blockchains, ability is a key focus area. As chain ecosystems grow, connection remains necessary. LayerZero’s tools support this requirement.
The partnership places LayerZero at the core of Tether’s technical roadmap. Tether plans to continue developing between chains tools. Financial terms of the investment were not revealed.
