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FollowingStellar's main network integrates full-chain USDT, and cross-border stablecoin settlement enters a new stage.
Stellar has deployed USDT0 liquidity on its main network, connecting Tether's stablecoin reserves with its native payment infrastructure through LayerZero's full-chain homogenization token (OFT) protocol. The move marks an important step for Stellar to become competitive in cross-border stablecoin settlement.
USDT0 is a full-chain version of Tether's USDT and is operated by Everdawn Labs under the authorization of Tether. The plan is not to issue new native tokens, but to lock the real USDT in the vault of the Ethereum main network and cast OFT representative tokens on the target chain. Each unit is anchored in a 1:1 ratio, and the original collateral is always retained on Ethereum, eliminating counterparty risk typically associated with packaging or bridging assets.
Speed, Cost and Stellar Advantages
This integration aims to fully leverage Stellar's core technological advantages. Transactions on the Stellar network are confirmed in an average of 3 to 5 seconds, and the average transaction cost is approximately $0.0007, a tiny fraction of traditional wire transfer fees. This combination of near-instant final settlement and extremely low fees makes it an ideal infrastructure layer for high-frequency cross-border payments, especially underserved remittance channels.
From an ecosystem perspective, timing is also critical. In February 2026, Tether Investments announced a strategic investment in LayerZero Labs, deepening the cooperation between the two parties behind the USDT0 standard. Stellar Community Fund subsequently noted that major asset issuers, including USDT0, Paxos and Ethena, were preparing to launch on Stellar via LayerZero, indicating that the deployment was part of a broader influx of institutional liquidity into the network.
The practical result for users is the ability to obtain a dollar-denominated stablecoin that can be moved across borders quickly and cheaply without having to rely on intermediate bridges that introduce additional smart contract risks. For Stellar, this is a reputation upgrade: adding a globally recognized stablecoin backed by Tether reserves to a network that is already focused on payments and financial inclusion.
