Tether Launches Open-Source Wallet Development Kit
Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin USDT, has released its Wallet Development Kit (WDK). This open-source toolkit allows humans, machines, and AI agents to build and deploy self-custodial, multi-chain wallets. Tether calls this part of its “Stable Company” strategy, aiming to create a financial framework that can scale to trillions of wallets worldwide.
WDK supports Bitcoin, Lightning, USD₮, XAU₮, USA₮, and other digital assets. The toolkit includes modular libraries and user interface components. Developers can integrate these across embedded devices, mobile platforms, desktops, and servers.
By being open-source, WDK gives developers full control over security and design. Tether describes this as building “unstoppable financial infrastructure.”
CEO Highlights Vision Behind WDK
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino emphasized the vision behind WDK. He said, “We imagine a world where humans, autonomous machines, and AI agents have the freedom to control their own finances and transact without boundaries.”
Tether’s Growing Influence in Crypto Finance
The WDK launch comes as Tether expands its role in the crypto economy. According to DeFiLlama, USDT’s circulating supply has surpassed $181 billion. This represents nearly 60% of the global stablecoin market.
Tether’s increased minting aligns with higher on-chain trading volumes and wider use of decentralized and centralized DeFi platforms. The record-high USDT supply and the release of WDK show Tether’s strategy to scale liquidity globally while decentralizing access to its infrastructure.
If widely adopted, WDK could redefine stablecoins as programmable financial infrastructure. This marks a new phase in digital finance evolution.
