Tether makes a bold move in the stablecoin market. The giant announces the deployment of USDT directly on RGB, a next-generation protocol built on Bitcoin. The goal: to make USDT truly native to the world’s most secure and decentralized blockchain.
Bitcoin is no longer just a store of value
So far, Bitcoin has mainly played the role of ‘digital gold’. But with RGB, whose version 0.11.1 has just arrived on mainnet, things are changing. The protocol allows for the issuance of private, scalable, and user-controlled digital assets. Result: native stablecoins on Bitcoin, without the need for complex second-layer solutions or criticized centralized bridges.
For Tether, this marks a new era: fast, lightweight, and confidential payments executed directly on Bitcoin, accessible to billions of potential users.
USDT and BTC in the same wallet
The promise is simple: manage USDT like BTC, in the same wallet. This means being able to send and receive stablecoins with the same level of sovereignty as Bitcoin, even offline. An advancement that bridges the two most utilized assets on the market: Bitcoin as the foundation, USDT as the transaction currency.
For Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, the ambition is clear:
Bitcoin deserves a stablecoin that is truly native, lightweight, private, and scalable.
A strong signal for the ecosystem
The arrival of USDT on RGB is not just a technical detail: it signifies a strategic turning point. Tether solidifies its role as the global leader in stablecoins (with $120 billion in circulation) by anchoring directly on Bitcoin. Concurrently, this reinforces the idea that Bitcoin is not destined to remain passive, but can once again become a hub of financial innovation.
This initiative could also accelerate demand from users: less reliance on Ethereum, Tron or other blockchains, and a credible alternative for global payments where Bitcoin and stablecoins finally work hand in hand.
A bridge to the future of Bitcoin
With this launch, Tether opens a new path: transforming Bitcoin into a true monetary infrastructure, and not just a speculative store of value. For investors and builders, it’s a clear signal that the Bitcoin ecosystem is expanding.
Native stablecoins, private transactions, offline compatibility: RGB changes the game. By integrating USDT, Tether gives yet another reason to believe that the future of finance could indeed continue to revolve around Bitcoin.
