Tether

What is Tether?

Tether (USDT) is a cryptocurrency stablecoin pegged to the value of one US dollar. It claims to be backed by fiat reserves and other financial instruments and is natively available across 16 different blockchains. Tether is a centralized cryptocurrency stablecoin pegged to the value of one US dollar.

Tether goals

The purpose of Tether is to provide a stable medium of exchange, bridging the gap between the crypto and traditional fiat markets. Its primary use case is facilitating cryptocurrency trading by offering stability, allowing for faster and more secure transactions. Other notable use cases of Tether include its benefits for traders, gamblers, retailers, and individuals, making it an integral part of the crypto market.

Tether fondamentals

Tether has a market capitalization of $137433979408. As of August 1, 2024, Tether reported having $118.4 billion in reserves, including $5.3 billion in excess reserves.

Marketcap

$137.43B

Total number of Tether

137460714171 USDT

Tether technology

Tether is available on multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, BSC, and Tron. It is a centralized cryptocurrency stablecoin pegged to the value of one US dollar.

Tether competitors

Tether's competitors in the stablecoin market include MakerDAO, Gluwa, COTI, and SphereOne. Other alternatives to Tether (USDT) are USD Coin (USDC), and Liquity USD (LUSD). These stablecoins offer similar functionalities to Tether, aiming to compete in the market dominated by USDT since its launch in 2014.

Tether price history

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