Tether Launches QVAC Platform for Local AI Agents in 2025

Tether, the prominent stablecoin issuer, has announced the upcoming launch of QVAC (QuantumVerse Automatic Computer), a decentralized development platform designed for locally operating AI agents. The platform aims to empower individuals to use sophisticated AI protocols without the need for remote connections to external servers.

Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, revealed that the company is targeting a full launch of QVAC in the third quarter of 2025. Prior to this, Tether plans to release several QVAC-based AI applications for general use. The platform will focus on developing AI agents for local use, utilizing modular architecture to create functional tools that operate on personal devices.

Tether has been investing in AI for several months, even as market trends appeared bearish. The firm's entry into the AI agents market comes as crypto AI agents have recently staged a significant comeback. QVAC is intended to maintain the decentralization of the AI space, allowing users to develop and deploy AI agents locally without relying on centralized servers.

The platform will emphasize peer-to-peer collaboration with other small-scale developers, ensuring that AI agents can function independently on personal devices. Tether has not provided specific details about the first QVAC-based apps, but they are expected to be released soon.

Tether's ambitious goals for QVAC are reminiscent of the recent advancements made by DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model that boasts dramatically lower hardware requirements. DeepSeek can host an entire large language model (LLM) locally, which has inspired Tether to develop QVAC for more niche AI agents.

As the launch date approaches, Tether is expected to release more technical details about QVAC during the second quarter of 2025. If the company can meet this challenge, it would significantly contribute to the global development of AI, promoting decentralization and local AI capabilities.