Tether launches USDT on Bitcoin via RGB Protocol
Tether has officially partnered with the team behind the RGB Protocol to launch USDT on Bitcoin’s base layer, marking the first time the stablecoin integrates directly with Bitcoin infrastructure.
The RGB Protocol, which reached mainnet earlier this year with its 0.11.1 release, allows for confidential and scalable asset issuance, reports Cryptopolitan.
By anchoring validation proofs to Bitcoin while keeping transaction data private on user devices, RGB avoids the scalability and transparency issues seen on blockchains like Ethereum or Tron. This launch opens a pathway for Bitcoin to serve not only as a store of value but also as a platform for fast, private, and low-cost stablecoin payments.
RGB leverages Lightning Network and offline capability
One of RGB’s strongest features is its compatibility with the Lightning Network, enabling near-instant and inexpensive USDT transfers. This makes stablecoin payments on Bitcoin highly scalable, even for micropayments and global remittances. Unlike traditional systems where each transaction is public, RGB relies on client-side validation, granting stronger privacy while reducing blockchain bloat.
Perhaps most importantly, the protocol also supports offline transactions, a crucial advantage for regions with limited or unreliable internet access. This feature positions USDT on RGB as a lifeline for underserved populations, helping to expand financial inclusion worldwide.
Tether CEO highlights Bitcoin’s payment potential
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said the launch of USDT on RGB represents a milestone in combining Bitcoin’s base-layer security with the stability of Tether. While USDT is already available on Ethereum, Tron, Solana, and Avalanche, bringing it to Bitcoin marks a symbolic return to crypto’s origin chain.
Ardoino stressed that Bitcoin deserves a stablecoin that is lightweight, private, and scalable, aligning with Tether’s long-term confidence in BTC’s role in the financial system. Analysts note that this integration may cement Bitcoin as a hub for global digital finance, reducing reliance on other chains for stablecoins and broadening its utility beyond digital gold into everyday payments and commerce.
Recently we wrote that Tether has acquired a minority stake in Bit2Me, one of the largest Spanish-speaking crypto platforms, as part of a €30 million funding round announced on August 7.
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