Tether’s Omnichain USDT0 Begins Testing on Tempo

Overview

• Tether’s USDT0 is now in early onchain testing on Tempo, a Layer 1 built for fast, low-cost payments.
• The integration uses LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token standard with a lock-and-mint design that avoids third-party bridges.
• Tempo targets stablecoin use with low fees and quick settlement and includes a built-in automated market maker for native stable swaps.
• USDT0 keeps a 1:1 reserve backing and aims to cut liquidity splits by locking tokens on one chain before minting on another.
• USDT0 has handled more than $70 billion in total volume and is expanding toward a 23rd network as Tether backs the stack with an investment in LayerZero Labs.