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USDT0 Expands to Tempo as 23rd Supported Blockchain Network

USDT0 Expands to Tempo as 23rd Supported Blockchain Network

Tether-backed USDT0 has been deployed on Tempo, a payments-focused Layer 1 incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, extending the LayerZero OFT-based stablecoin’s cross-chain payment infrastructure.

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Fact Check
The expansion of USDT0 to the Tempo blockchain is widely reported by reputable crypto news outlets like The Block and CoinPost. These reports consistently identify Tempo as a payments-focused Layer 1 incubated by Stripe and Paradigm and specify that this deployment marks the 23rd network for the LayerZero-based USDT0 stablecoin.
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Summary

Tether-backed USDT0 was officially deployed on Tempo, a payments-focused Layer 1 incubated by Stripe and Paradigm. The stablecoin uses LayerZero’s OFT standard to support omnichain transfers, and the integration is intended to strengthen payment infrastructure on Tempo. This deployment expands USDT0’s blockchain availability and adds Tempo to the networks supporting the token.

Terms & Concepts
  • Layer 1: A base blockchain that processes and settles transactions on its own network rather than relying on another chain.
  • LayerZero OFT: An omnichain fungible token standard that enables tokens to move across multiple blockchains while preserving unified interoperability.
  • USDT0: A Tether-backed stablecoin designed for cross-chain use, with transfers supported through LayerZero’s OFT infrastructure.