Tether, the issuer of the market's largest stablecoin, is expanding its offerings by launching USD₮ on the RGB protocol. This integration allows for the native issuance of digital assets on the Bitcoin network, a significant step in expanding Bitcoin’s capabilities beyond a simple store of value.

The RGB protocol, which recently launched its mainnet version, is a layer-2 solution designed to bring smart contract-like functionality to Bitcoin. By leveraging RGB, Tether can offer users private and scalable USD₮ transactions while benefiting from the security of the Bitcoin network.

This development signals a growing trend of building more sophisticated financial infrastructure on top of Bitcoin. For Tether, it represents a strategic move to solidify its market-leading position by offering its stablecoin on an emerging Bitcoin-native protocol, potentially unlocking new use cases and increasing the utility of its asset.