Omnichain Stablecoin USDT0 Surpasses $50 Billion in Transfers, Driven by Rapid Inkochain Expansion

USDT0, an omnichain version of Tether's USD stablecoin, has been identified as Tether's fastest-growing product based on 30-day market capitalization growth, particularly on Inkochain. According to a recent tweet from Token Terminal, "@USDT0_to on @inkonchain" is leading this rapid expansion. This surge highlights USDT0's increasing prominence in the decentralized finance ecosystem, facilitating seamless cross-chain liquidity.

Managed by Everdawn Labs, USDT0 extends the reach of Tether's native USDT to various blockchains where it is not directly issued. The system operates on a "lock-and-mint" mechanism, utilizing LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard. This design ensures that USDT is locked on Ethereum, and an equivalent amount of USDT0 is minted on the destination chain, maintaining a 1:1 parity.

Since its launch in January 2025, USDT0 has powered over 415,000 transfers, surpassing $50 billion in cumulative value moved across its network. The platform boasts an average settlement time of 30-40 seconds, significantly faster than many leading bridge protocols. USDT0 is currently integrated across 15 different chains, including Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Inkochain, which was one of its initial deployment platforms.

The strategic rationale behind USDT0 is to unify fragmented stablecoin liquidity and enhance accessibility for Tether holders. Its initial deployment on Ink (Inkochain) was followed by expansions to other key networks like Berachain and MegaETH. This initiative aligns with Tether's broader strategy to establish a seamless pathway for institutional liquidity across diverse blockchain environments.

USDT0 represents a blueprint for the future of cross-chain assets, with its model inspiring other developments such as XAUT0, the omnichain version of Tether Gold. Lorenzo R., Co-Founder of USDT0, emphasized the project's vision, stating, "Our focus has always been to make value movement feel invisible, fast, borderless, and effortless." This continuous innovation aims to bridge stablecoin and tokenized-asset liquidity on a global scale.