Trump Jr. Hails USD1 Stablecoin's Solana Expansion, Citing "Big Rewards"

Donald Trump Jr. has announced that the USD1 stablecoin is making a significant entry into the Solana blockchain ecosystem, promising "big rewards" for users. This move, part of the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) project backed by the Trump family, marks a major expansion for the stablecoin, which officially launched on Solana on September 1, 2025. The integration aims to leverage Solana's high-speed and low-cost infrastructure to enhance USD1's utility and reach within decentralized finance (DeFi).

World Liberty Financial's USD1 is a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, backed by short-term U.S. Treasuries, dollar deposits, and cash equivalents. Since its initial launch in April 2025, USD1 has rapidly grown to a market capitalization exceeding $2.5 billion, positioning it among the top stablecoins globally. The project's association with the Trump family has garnered significant attention, extending its visibility beyond traditional crypto circles.

The expansion onto Solana was solidified with a substantial 100 million USD1 token mint, one of the largest stablecoin issuances on the network this year. This deployment follows USD1's availability on other major blockchains, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, and TRON, as WLFI pursues a multi-chain strategy. Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has reportedly expressed strong support for WLFI's entry into the ecosystem.

The "big rewards" alluded to by Trump Jr. are expected to materialize through various incentive programs and DeFi integrations. Platforms such as Raydium, Kamino Finance, and BONK.fun have already partnered with WLFI to facilitate liquidity provision, lending, and trading with USD1 on Solana. These collaborations, including a reported $30 million liquidity pool on Raydium, aim to attract users seeking yield opportunities and efficient transactions.

Major exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, KuCoin, and HTX, have listed or plan to list USD1 and WLFI's governance token. The stablecoin's growth comes amid a dynamic stablecoin market, where it competes with established players like Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC). WLFI's strategy emphasizes compliance, transparency, and institutional appeal, aiming to bridge traditional finance with the crypto economy.