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Tether to Launch USDT Natively on Bitcoin Using RGB

RGB enables private, Lightning-ready stablecoin transactions through client-side validation.

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Tether to issue usdt stablecoin on bitcoin’s rgb protocol
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Overview

  • Tether confirmed it will issue USDT directly on Bitcoin via the RGB protocol, marking the first major stablecoin to launch natively on the network rather than through sidechains or wrapped tokens.
  • Users are expected to hold and transfer USDT alongside BTC in the same wallets, with features highlighted such as private transfers, near‑instant Lightning payments, and offline capabilities.
  • RGB reached mainnet readiness in July with v0.11.1, anchoring proofs to Bitcoin transactions while keeping token data off-chain to reduce congestion and enhance privacy.
  • A working bridge has been demonstrated to move USDT from Ethereum to the RGB implementation on Bitcoin, signaling potential cross‑chain migration paths.
  • Tether did not provide a rollout timeline, and broader availability will depend on wallet, Lightning, exchange, and merchant integrations, a key step given USDT’s status as the largest stablecoin at roughly $167 billion in market value.