USDT0, the unified liquidity network for Tether (USDT), has announced a significant milestone, surpassing $50 billion in total value transacted on the protocol. This achievement comes just 10 months after the network's launch in January 2025, establishing USDT0 as the fastest-growing cross-chain USDT liquidity network and powering payments, remittances, and institutional settlement across major blockchain ecosystems.
Throughout 2025, USDT0 experienced rapid expansion across Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks. The network's integrations have been instrumental in unlocking unified liquidity for Tether and facilitating the growth of the world's largest stablecoin. By reducing fragmentation and enabling native cross-chain movement of USDT without the need for wrapped tokens or custodial bridges, USDT0 has enhanced accessibility and utility for users.
Key Growth Metrics for USDT0 in 2025
The accelerating network integrations and rising on-chain demand have contributed to USDT0's impressive growth. Key metrics highlighting this expansion include:
- •$50 billion+ total value moved.
- •415,000+ transactions across 15 connected networks.
- •An average settlement time of 30-40 seconds, which is up to 70% faster on average than leading bridge protocols such as Wormhole and Axelar Network.
- •Connections to 15 chains: Ethereum, Arbitrum, Ink, Berachain, Corn, Optimism, Unichain, Sei, Flare, Hyperliquid, Rootstock, Polygon, X Layer, Plasma, and Conflux.
- •Over $12.5 billion transferred in the past 30 days alone.
- •Ranked as the #1 most active omnichain token on LayerZero.
- •Connectivity through the Legacy Mesh across native Tether networks, including:
- •Ethereum (native USDT via ERC-20)
- •Tron (native USDT via TRC-20)
- •TON (native USDT via TON token format)
- •Arbitrum (canonical USDT₀ hub)
- •Solana (native USDT via SPL-20)
- •CELO (native USDT via ERC-20)
- •Any chain with native USDT0 integration.
Expansion Beyond Stablecoins with XAUT0
The introduction of XAUT0, the omnichain version of Tether Gold, has further expanded Tether's reach. XAUT0 has achieved a market cap of approximately $2 billion, backed by nearly 376,000 troy ounces of physical gold. This initiative positions XAUT0 as a programmable and liquid asset across various chains, marking a significant step towards bridging stablecoin and tokenized-asset liquidity on a global scale.
Industry Leaders Comment on USDT0's Impact
“Our focus has always been to make value movement feel invisible, fast, borderless, and effortless. Cross-chain liquidity shouldn’t feel like a bridge transaction. Surpassing $50 billion in total value moved shows that unified liquidity is not just a concept, it’s live and operating at a global scale.”
- Lorenzo R., Co-Founder of USDT0
“USDT0 represents the evolution of user-experience that the digital assets and payments industry needs to scale out and be truly embedded in the fabric of the world itself. USDT0 technology transforms stablecoins from a single-chain asset into a true monetary mesh infrastructure. Tether was built to move value anywhere, and we are thrilled to witness USDT0 be part of this mission. As more people and institutions use stablecoins for payments, trade, store of value, and settlement, unified liquidity isn’t just a technical breakthrough – it’s the foundation for the world’s next generation of borderless finance.”
- Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether
“For the first time, the world’s most used currency is moving freely across all borders, both digital and physical. USDT0 has made the dollar truly global, held and used directly by the people who need it most. It’s accelerating faster than anyone imagined, reaching $50B in under a year. Stablecoins are becoming the foundation of the open financial system being built right now, and it’s incredible to watch the transition to crypto-enabled money happen in real time.”
- Bryan Pellegrino, Co-Founder and CEO of LayerZero Labs
“What started as a startup within the Tether ecosystem has grown into the largest stablecoin cross-chain settlement layer in the world. In under a year, we processed over $50 billion in total volume, and $500 million–$1 billion days are now a regular occurrence. Our growth reflects the broader trajectory of stablecoins as they become the dominant rails for global payments and settlement. USDT0’s success highlights the strength of its infrastructure and its role in powering real, large-scale stablecoin settlement across chains.”
- Kevin M., Co-Founder of USDT0
Foundation for a Unified Financial System
These collective milestones signify a transformative first year for USDT0, positioning it as a critical component of cross-chain finance and laying the groundwork for a more unified and programmable financial system.
About USDT0
USDT0 is the unified liquidity network for USDT, designed to simplify cross-chain movement without fragmented pools or complex bridges. As the primary gateway for USDT interoperability and expansion, USDT0 enhances accessibility and unlocks new use cases for Tether holders, businesses, and DeFi platforms. The network prioritizes efficiency and scalability, redefining how USDT operates across various blockchain networks.
About Everdawn Labs
Everdawn Labs is a leading software development consultancy that creates bespoke solutions for the digital asset ecosystem, focusing on innovation, efficiency, and growth. Everdawn Labs manages and operates USDT0, XAUT0 (the omnichain deployment of Tether Gold), and Alloy by Tether, a gold-backed, USD-denominated Tethered Asset.