Tether to End USDT Support on Five Legacy Blockchains from September 2025
Tether changes course on freezing USDT tokens across several blockchains after pushback, opting for a compromise to end support instead of freezing tokens.
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Summary
Tether announced that it will not freeze USDT tokens on older blockchains like Bitcoin Cash, Kusama, EOS, and Algorand, as previously planned. Instead, it will classify them as unsupported, allowing wallet transfers but ceasing issuance and redemption. This decision follows backlash from users on those networks and aligns with Tether’s broader strategy to focus on higher-volume blockchains. Additionally, Tether plans to introduce a native USDT on Bitcoin via the RGB protocol.
Terms & Concepts
- USDT (Tether): A widely used stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, issued by Tether, designed to maintain a 1:1 value with USD.
- Omni Layer: A platform built on top of Bitcoin that enables the creation and transfer of digital assets, historically used by Tether for USDT issuance.
- RGB Protocol: A protocol for enabling private, scalable smart contracts on Bitcoin, utilizing the Lightning Network for enhanced transaction efficiency.