Tether CEO Transcript: Exploring the Grand Vision and Vast Investment Landscape of Stablecoin Companies

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino recently gave an interview, detailing the company's development history, investment strategies, and future vision. As the world's largest stablecoin issuer, Tether not only plays an important role in the financial sector but also extends its reach into several cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, agriculture, and brain-computer interfaces.

From Tech Geek to Stablecoin Captain

Paolo claims to be a "tech enthusiast" with 32 years of programming experience. He initially worked as a senior developer at a trading platform, later becoming the CTO of both the platform and Tether, until being promoted to CEO of Tether in 2023. He has always adhered to the philosophy of creating technical systems that can survive in the worst-case scenarios.

Looking back at Tether's development, Paolo stated that the company faced many doubts in its early days. However, as time passed, the importance of stablecoins became increasingly prominent. The year 2025 is referred to as the "Year of Stablecoins," and the U.S. government has also begun to formulate relevant regulations.

Paolo emphasized that stablecoins have a particularly significant impact on developing countries. He called on U.S. regulators to provide appropriate safeguards for stablecoins issued overseas, as these stablecoins are important for maintaining the global position of the dollar and purchasing U.S. Treasury bonds.

Change the Livelihood of People in High Inflation Countries

In high-inflation countries, USDT has become an important tool for people to cope with economic difficulties. Paolo exemplifies that in countries like Turkey and Argentina, young people are the first to learn to use cryptocurrencies and pass this knowledge on to their parents, helping them safely hold digital dollars through smartphones.

Tether also launched Tether Gold, providing users with another option to hedge against inflation. Paolo believes that gold, as a currency recognized by humanity for 5000 years, has its supply growth limited by natural laws and is not easily manipulated by humans.

Adhere to the principle of ecological neutrality

In terms of blockchain selection, Tether adheres to the principle of ecological neutrality. The company plans to develop an algorithm that allows users to automatically bridge their funds to the blockchain with the lowest transaction fees and the fastest confirmation speed. Paolo emphasized that this initiative aims to provide users with a fairer ecosystem, especially to assist those who cannot afford high transaction fees.

Start the Billion Dollar Investment Game

Tether has made a profit of about 20 billion US dollars over the past few years, of which less than 5% is allocated to shareholders. The remaining funds are mainly used for the following directions:

1. Expand distribution network: Invest in terminal nodes and payment infrastructure in Africa and Latin America.

2. Invest in digital distribution platforms: such as the video platform Rumble with 70 million users.

3. Long-term stable investment: such as investing in Adecoagro, the largest single landowner in South America.

4. Bitcoin mining and energy sector: Holding over 100,000 Bitcoins, expected to become the world's largest Bitcoin miner by the end of the year.

5. AI Field: Invest in the leading AI infrastructure company Northern Data.

6. Brain-Computer Interface: Invest in Blackrock Neurotech, dedicated to building an open-source brain operating system.

Paolo stated that Tether's independence allows the company to make long-term investments and considerations without being influenced by external funding and short-term profit pressures.

Tether's "Four Stability" Philosophy

Paolo defines Tether as a "stable company" aimed at providing four types of "stability" for society:

1. Currency stability: through stablecoins and Bitcoin.

2. Communication stability: ensuring freedom of speech.

3. Intelligent Stability: Prevent AI from being centrally controlled.

4. Stable Energy: Establish a decentralized energy system.

Paolo believes that only the combination of these four factors can truly stabilize society. He also predicts that in the future, every AI agent will have a self-custody wallet, potentially using USDT as one of the main currencies.

Overall, Tether is committed to maintaining independence and avoiding becoming a negative force. Even if changes occur in the future, the company hopes that the technology created can exist independently, which is the core appeal of peer-to-peer technology.