Tether Drops Support for Five Legacy Blockchains by 2025

Tether, the leading issuer of stablecoins, has announced a significant shift in its infrastructure strategy. Effective September 1, 2025, the company will discontinue support for USDT on five legacy blockchains: Omni Layer, Bitcoin Cash SLP, Kusama, EOS, and Algorand. This decision is part of Tether's ongoing strategic infrastructure review, aimed at simplifying operations and focusing on blockchains that offer higher efficiency and interaction.

The move comes after a thorough review of the digital asset ecosystem, during which Tether identified a significant decline in USDT volume circulating on these legacy networks over the past two years. Despite their fundamental role in Tether's early growth, these blockchains no longer align with the company's current strategic priorities. Tether's decision follows a comprehensive review of blockchain usage data, market demand, and feedback from community stakeholders and infrastructure partners.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino emphasized the company's commitment to adapting to the evolving digital asset landscape. "Ending support for these legacy chains allows us to focus on platforms that offer greater scalability, developer activity, and community engagement," Ardoino stated. This strategic shift is expected to enhance Tether's operational efficiency and better serve its user base. The company behind the largest stablecoin by market cap is prioritizing actively developed ecosystems that offer greater scalability, strong developer communities, and better integration potential.

Holders of USDT on the affected blockchains are advised to liquidate their holdings or request USDT issuance on a supported blockchain in accordance with Tether's Terms of Service. The company has provided clear guidelines to ensure a smooth transition for its users, emphasizing the importance of taking action before the September 1 deadline. Tether users holding USDT on the affected blockchains are advised to redeem their holdings or request issuance on a supported blockchain, in accordance with the company’s Terms of Service.

This decision reflects Tether's proactive approach to managing its infrastructure, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of the digital asset industry. By focusing on more efficient and interactive blockchains, Tether aims to continue providing a stable and reliable stablecoin solution for its global user base. Tether wants to stay relevant and efficient as the industry continues to change and grow. Ending support for older blockchains gives Tether the ability to focus its time, money, and technical resources on networks that are more active, scalable, and widely used by developers and users.