Tether plans to issue USDT natively on Bitcoin through RGB v0.11.1, with UTEXO leading the rollout as early as July.
Tether is preparing to issue USDT natively on Bitcoin through RGB protocol version v0.11.1.
The rollout would return USDT to the network where it first launched in 2014 through Omni-Mastercoin.
UTEXO is leading the commercial rollout in partnership with Tether, according to details shared in the announcement.
The company said Bitcoin-native USDT could go live as early as July. The planned launch would allow users to send and receive USDT through Bitcoin addresses and compatible wallets.
Support may later expand through Tether Wallet and multiple exchanges.
The move places Bitcoin back into the stablecoin discussion after years of USDT activity across other networks.
RGB also adds a focus on privacy, Lightning payments and Bitcoin-based settlement.
USDT Returns to Its First Blockchain Home
USDT first launched on Bitcoin in 2014 through the Omni-Mastercoin layer.
Since then, most USDT activity has moved to other blockchains with faster and cheaper transfers. Tether is now preparing to bring native USDT activity back to Bitcoin.
Tether Brings USDT Back to Bitcoin With RGB Rollout
Tether, issuer of USDT, the world’s largest stablecoin, plans to issue USDT natively on Bitcoin through RGB protocol v0.11.1, with UTEXO leading the commercial rollout. The move would bring USDT back to the Bitcoin network,… pic.twitter.com/QsROh4vehd
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The new version will use RGB protocol v0.11.1 instead of the earlier Omni structure. RGB is built to issue and transfer assets while anchoring security to Bitcoin.
This design lets assets move without placing every detail on the base chain. UTEXO is acting as the commercial rollout partner for the launch.
Co-founder Viktor Ihnatiuk said the company is launching USDT over Bitcoin with Tether support. The company expects users to access the feature through supported wallets.
RGB Adds Lightning and Privacy Features
RGB uses client-side validation, where users check asset data outside the public blockchain.
This model can reduce the amount of information exposed onchain. It also keeps Bitcoin as the settlement anchor for asset ownership.
The protocol can work with the Lightning Network for faster USDT payments. Lightning allows payments to move offchain before final settlement occurs.
This may help users send USDT with lower cost and fewer public traces. Bitcoin’s UTXO model may also help reduce address reuse in supported wallets.
Fresh addresses are common in Bitcoin wallet design. That structure differs from many account-based chains where the same address is often reused.
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Wallet and Exchange Support Remains Key
UTEXO said Bitcoin-native USDT could become available as early as July. The timeline depends on wallet readiness, technical rollout and exchange support.
Compatible wallets will be needed for users to send and receive the asset. Tether Wallet is expected to support the feature later, according to the rollout details.
Multiple exchanges may also add support after the launch. Wider access will depend on integrations across trading and payment platforms.
The rollout could give Bitcoin users another route for stablecoin transfers. It also connects USDT with Bitcoin-native tools instead of relying only on other networks.
For now, market attention is focused on launch timing, wallet support and RGB adoption.
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