World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has announced it will launch its USD1 stablecoin on the Aptos network, marking a significant step for the Layer-1 blockchain to capture a larger portion of the stablecoin market. The firm, co-founded by Donald Trump Jr., selected Aptos as the first Move-based chain for the deployment, citing its origins as a "descendant of Libra" and its role as a "pioneer of onchain finance."

This partnership represents a key part of Aptos's strategy to bolster its position in the competitive stablecoin landscape. According to market data, Aptos currently holds just 0.35% of the total stablecoin market share. The integration of USD1 is expected to attract new users and liquidity, complementing the "tremendous growth" seen since Tether (USDT) launched on the network earlier this year.

The move signals Aptos's clear intention to compete more aggressively with leading stablecoin platforms. By adding USD1, Aptos diversifies its stablecoin offerings and strengthens its infrastructure for decentralized finance (DeFi), aiming to build on its existing monthly transaction volumes and attract further development within its ecosystem.