OKX has announced the integration of Tether’s USDT0 onto its Ethereum Layer 2 network, X Layer, and across its wallet and centralized exchange platform. The partnership, powered by LayerZero’s omnichain protocol, positions OKX as a pivotal force in the growing stablecoin infrastructure race.
The integration allows users to deposit and withdraw USDT0 directly via the OKX Wallet and Exchange. By doing so, OKX users gain access to a unified pool of stablecoin liquidity that seamlessly spans multiple networks, including Arbitrum, Optimism, Unichain, Polygon, and Berachain.
USDT0, launched less than a year ago, already surpassed over $11.3 billion in bridge volume across more than 251,000 cross-chain transfers, making it the most active OFT (Omnichain Fungible Token) in the LayerZero ecosystem. Unlike traditional wrapped assets or bridge-based tokens, USDT0 offers native 1:1 verifiability with canonical USDT, allowing users to move stablecoin liquidity between centralized and decentralized venues with minimal friction.
“This isn’t just about adding another chain,” said Lorenzo R., Co-Founder of USDT0. “It’s about removing friction and enabling stablecoins to work where users need them most.”
The decision to integrate USDT0 into X Layer aligns with OKX’s broader vision of creating a performant, Ethereum-compatible environment that powers Web3 adoption. X Layer, launched earlier this year, is designed for low-cost, high-speed transactions and is fully embedded into the OKX ecosystem.
“X Layer is The New Money Chain and a foundation for seamless, stable, and interoperable value exchange,” said OKX CEO Star Xu. “By partnering with Tether, we’re enabling stable omnichain liquidity across the networks.”
The move not only reinforces OKX’s commitment to multichain infrastructure but also elevates the role of stablecoins as foundational tools in decentralized finance. This kind of composable, cross-network liquidity could become essential as the crypto economy continues to fragment across various Layer 1 and Layer 2 ecosystems.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
