Omnichain versions of USDT and XAUT are now available on the Solana network.
Date: 2025-10-16 Author: Oliver Abernathy Categories: CRYPTO PAYMENTS
Tether has launched omnichain versions of its assets—the USDT stablecoin and the XAUT tokenized gold—in the Solana ecosystem. The integration was implemented using the Legacy Mesh protocol, which is based on LayerZero technology. This step is aimed at developing Solana as a key settlement layer for on-chain finance and the real-world asset (RWA) segment.
Unlike traditional issuances, USDT0 and XAUT0 are not created directly by Tether. They operate within a third-party omnichain infrastructure that connects native USDT liquidity across various blockchains. These token versions have previously appeared on the Ethereum, Polygon, OP Superchain, Arbitrum, and TON networks.
Legacy Mesh serves as a connecting element between networks, enabling seamless interoperability and direct movement of funds between blockchains without wrapped tokens or centralized bridges. This approach significantly reduces the risks associated with liquidity fragmentation and dependence on external solutions, which remains one of the main challenges of multi-chain ecosystems.
Since its launch, the protocol has processed over 32,000 transactions, with a total volume exceeding $25 billion. The total market capitalization of USDT is currently estimated at approximately $181 billion.
Tamar Menteshashvili, a representative of the Solana Foundation, noted that the integration of omnichain versions of the stablecoin and tokenized gold creates additional opportunities for the growth of the DeFi ecosystem and institutional financial solutions on Solana. This includes the development of areas related to treasury management, cross-border payments, and collateralized lending.
The XAUT0 token is an omnichain version of Tether Gold, a digital asset backed by physical gold. It allows gold's value to be transferred to the blockchain, giving this asset functionality similar to digital currencies like Bitcoin.
Bloomberg previously reported that Tether, together with Bitmain-affiliated financial firm Antalpha, plans to raise $200 million to create a structure that will manage a treasury in XAUT. This move demonstrates growing institutional interest in the tokenization of real-world assets and their integration into blockchain infrastructure.
Therefore, the launch of omnichain versions of USDT and XAUT on Solana not only expands the availability of Tether assets but also strengthens the network's position as a technology platform for new forms of digital finance.
