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November 26, 2025, New York / Singapore:
Less than 48 hours after Monad’s long-awaited mainnet launch.
Tether has deployed its unified liquidity standard USDT0 on the high-performance EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain through a native integration with Backpack Wallet and Exchange.
The move instantly connects the world’s largest stablecoin, currently commanding a $183 billion market cap and 59% of the entire stablecoin market, to Monad’s parallelized architecture capable of 10,000 transactions per second with sub-second finality.
Key Takeaways
- USDT0 on Monad removes all bridging requirements for the $183 billion stablecoin
- Backpack users enjoy zero-fee transfers and exclusive rewards (up to $20K+ in early incentives)
- Monad achieves 10,000 TPS with full EVM compatibility, a new benchmark for high-performance Layer-1s
- Immediate liquidity from Curve, Uniswap, and native Backpack Exchange pools
- Strengthens USDT’s 59% dominance while accelerating global frictionless payments
Background on USDT0 and Monad
USDT0 is Tether’s bridgeless omnichain standard built on LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) framework.
Unlike traditional USDT that requires chain-specific wrapping or third-party bridges, USDT0 moves natively across supported networks while maintaining 1:1 backing and zero liquidity fragmentation.
Monad, founded by former Jump Trading engineers, launched its mainnet on November 24, 2025, introducing parallel execution, deferred execution, and MonadDb to deliver Ethereum-compatible performance at Solana-like speeds and costs.
Details of the Integration and Launch
Backpack, the Solana-born wallet-turned-multichain powerhouse, announced the USDT0 integration hours after Monad’s genesis block.
Users can now deposit, withdraw, swap, and bridge USDT0 directly within Backpack with zero bridging fees and instant settlement.
Supporting protocols including Curve Finance, Uniswap V4 pools, MetaMask, and Phantom went live simultaneously, providing immediate deep liquidity.
Early data shows over $2 billion in stablecoin liquidity already flowing into Monad-based pools.
“Tether’s USDT0 on Monad unlocks unified omnichain liquidity for the largest stablecoin in the world,” the official USDT0 account posted on X. Backpack co-founder Armani Ferrante added: “This is the liquidity superhighway the multichain world has been waiting for.”
Why This Matters: Cross-Chain Efficiency and Market Impact
The launch eliminates the friction, cost, and security risks associated with traditional bridging for the most widely used dollar-pegged asset in crypto.
- For traders, DeFi protocols, and payment providers, it means USDT can now flow as easily between Monad, Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon, and ten other chains as sending tokens on a single network.
Industry analysts see the integration as a decisive advantage for Monad in the ongoing “Layer-1 wars,” especially as institutional and retail demand for fast, cheap stablecoin rails continues to surge.
Conclusion
The USDT0-Monad-Backpack trifecta marks one of the fastest and most impactful ecosystem integrations following any major Layer-1 launch.
With perpetual futures for the upcoming MON token already listed on Backpack Exchange and more blue-chip protocols confirming deployments, Monad is rapidly positioning itself as the new high-performance home for the world’s largest stablecoin.
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FAQs:
1. What is USDT0, and how does it differ from standard USDT?
USDT0 is Tether’s native omnichain version of USDT built on LayerZero’s OFT standard. It eliminates wrapping and third-party bridges, allowing the same token to move seamlessly across 11+ blockchains while preserving 1:1 backing.
2. When did USDT0 launch on the Monad blockchain, and what’s Backpack’s role?
USDT0 launched on Monad mainnet on November 26, 2025, just two days after Monad’s official debut. Backpack Wallet serves as the primary on-ramp, offering deposits, withdrawals, zero-fee bridging, and direct trading.
3. Why is Monad blockchain ideal for USDT0 integration?
Monad combines full EVM compatibility with 10,000 TPS, parallel execution, and sub-second finality at fractions of a penny per transaction, creating the perfect environment for high-volume, low-latency stablecoin operations.
4. How does this launch impact USDT’s market position and users?
It significantly strengthens USDT’s 59% market-share lead by removing cross-chain friction, reducing costs, and minimizing bridge-related risks for the $183 billion asset, benefits immediately available to retail and institutional users alike.
5. Can I start using USDT0 on Monad via Backpack right now?
Yes. Download Backpack Wallet (iOS/Android/desktop), connect to Monad, and use the official transfer portal at usdt0.to/transfer or deposit directly in-app. Early participants are eligible for rewards, NFTs, and reduced trading fees.
