Flare Network Launches USD₮0: Native USDT Access for Seamless Cross-Chain Liquidity

Flare Network has officially launched USD₮0, an omnichain version of USDT designed to boost stablecoin liquidity across top blockchain ecosystems. With this rollout, Flare users and developers now enjoy direct, native access to the world’s most popular stablecoin, eliminating the need for wrapped tokens or risky third-party bridges.

Seamless Transfers Powered by LayerZero’s OFT Technology

Built using LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) framework, USD₮0 enables smooth, efficient transfers across major blockchains such as Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Sei, and now Flare itself. Since its debut in January, USD₮0 has facilitated over $2 billion in on-chain transfers, rapidly positioning itself as a go-to liquidity standard for DeFi applications.

Zero Gas Fees and High Yields with USD₮0 on Flare

Thanks to Flare’s innovative infrastructure, users can now send and receive USD₮0 without paying gas fees a major step forward in making crypto payments and cross-border transactions more accessible and affordable. Flare users can also take advantage of the USD₮0 Boost program, earning up to 30% APY in rFLR tokens by staking USD₮0 in secure, institutional-grade liquidity pools.

Empowering XRP DeFi Growth

Flare’s strategic move not only introduces seamless stablecoin access but also strengthens its vision of connecting USDT liquidity with XRP, the second-largest non-smart contract asset by market cap. By providing deep liquidity for FXRP and upcoming liquid-staked XRP assets, Flare is setting the stage for a thriving, XRP-powered DeFi ecosystem.

Smarter, More Efficient Cross-Chain Movement

USD₮0 uses a burn-and-mint method under LayerZero’s OFT standard, offering a safer and more efficient way to move assets between blockchains, without relying on traditional bridges. This model ensures near-instant availability of stablecoins across multiple chains, dramatically boosting capital efficiency.

Every USD₮0 token is fully backed 1:1 by original USDT held in non-custodial contracts on Ethereum, offering maximum transparency and greatly reducing counterparty risks. Developers on Flare can integrate USD₮0 just like a standard ERC-20 token, but with the added benefit of omnichain compatibility, making it easier than ever to build cross-chain apps without the hassle of multiple token versions.

Flare’s Commitment to a Fully Interoperable DeFi Future

The introduction of USD₮0 is a major step forward in Flare’s broader mission to create a robust infrastructure for interoperable decentralized finance. Thanks to Flare’s built-in oracles and Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), developers can access real-world data and execute secure, cross-chain transactions with confidence.

To help users make the transition, Flare offers a dedicated migration tool via the Flare Portal, allowing holders of bridged USDT to easily switch to USD₮0. Popular platforms like SparkDEX and Kinetic are also jumping on board, offering gasless transfers and high-yield staking opportunities to maximize engagement within Flare’s growing network.

By introducing native USDT liquidity without intermediaries, Flare cements its position as a leading platform for DeFi innovation, connecting high-value assets like XRP, Bitcoin (BTC), and Dogecoin (DOGE) in a truly decentralized ecosystem.