This move will bring stablecoins to both Bitcoin’s base layer and its Lightning Network. This is made possible by a new Taproot-powered protocol called Taproot Assets, developed by Lightning Labs.
USDt Boosts Bitcoin with Faster Transactions
Once fully integrated, USDT will work smoothly across Bitcoin’s base layer and its second-layer Lightning Network. This means users can send transactions at lightning speed. Also, it will have lower fees while still benefiting from Bitcoin’s security. This upgrade is a major leap forward in making Bitcoin-based financial systems more efficient.
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Tether Brings USDt to Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, Ushering in a New Era of Unstoppable Technology
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— Tether (@Tether_to) January 30, 2025
With Bitcoin in high demand from both institutions and everyday investors, adding USDT makes perfect sense. Taproot Assets enhances Bitcoin by allowing tokenized assets like USDt to function within its decentralized framework. This will help unlock new use cases such as microtransactions, remittances, and seamless cross-border payments.
Tether and Lightning Labs Revolutionize Stablecoins on Bitcoin
“Tether is committed to driving innovation in the Bitcoin ecosystem.” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether. “By enabling USDT on the Lightning Network, we’re not just strengthening Bitcoin’s core principles of decentralization and security—we’re also providing real-world solutions for payments, remittances, and financial transactions that need both speed and reliability.”
Today we’re announcing that Tether is coming to bitcoin and Lightning! 
With the security and decentralization of bitcoin and the speed and scalability of Lightning, USDT will bring hundreds of millions of users and trillions in volume.
It all comes back to bitcoin. pic.twitter.com/Hp6qQCpAVl
— Lightning Labs
(@lightning) January 30, 2025
Elizabeth Stark, CEO of Lightning Labs, echoed this excitement. “Today marks a new era for stablecoins. Bringing USDt to Bitcoin merges the security of Bitcoin with the speed of Lightning. Millions of people can now use the most open and secure blockchain to send dollars globally. It all comes back to Bitcoin.”
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