Native USDT0 Comes to Polygon for Lower Fees and Deeper Liquidity

Tether’s USDT stablecoin on Polygon has transitioned from a bridged “child asset” linked to Ethereum to a fully native token deployed directly on the network. This upgrade simplifies transactions, reduces complexity, and strengthens Polygon’s position as a hub for payments and stablecoins. Alongside USDT, native Tether Gold (XAUT) is also arriving, expanding asset variety for users.

Key Ideas

Lower Fees and Deeper Liquidity - Native deployment reduces transaction costs and boosts liquidity, making Polygon especially attractive for peer-to-peer and micropayments under $1,000, where it already leads across all chains.
Faster, Unified Cross-Chain Bridging - Native USDT supports quicker bridging to other omnichain-compatible networks, creating a unified liquidity experience and preparing Polygon for integration with AggLayer, enhancing multi-chain asset support.

Why It Matters?

Startups can launch B2B or B2C platforms targeting cross-border micropayments, leveraging Polygon’s low fees and speed. They can focus on freelancers, creators, and small businesses in emerging markets, offering a cheaper, faster alternative to traditional payment rails. This enables global micropayments, real-world asset tokenization, and dApps requiring fast, low-cost stablecoin transactions at scale.