Boltz Launches USDT Swaps Bridging Bitcoin and Stablecoins

ICOHOIDER · 2026-03-19T10:05:02+00:00

Boltz launched USDT Swaps, enabling seamless, decentralized swaps between Bitcoin on the Lightning Network and USDT. The system uses tBTC for secure transactions and integrates with various ecosystems, enhancing Bitcoin's utility while maintaining user control over assets.

ICOHOIDER

2026-03-19 10:05:02

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On March 18, 2026, non-custodial exchange Boltz introduced USDT Swaps, a new tool designed to connect Bitcoin layers with the world’s most widely used stablecoin. The feature enables users to seamlessly swap between Satoshi units on the Lightning Network and USDT without relying on centralized accounts, KYC procedures, or third-party custody. By integrating the Arbitrum network, the platform ensures low transaction fees and fast execution, making it accessible for users globally while preserving the core принцип of self-custody.

New Infrastructure Unlocks Bitcoin Utility

At the core of this system is a “routed swap” architecture that uses tBTC as an intermediary asset, ensuring secure and atomic transactions across networks. Boltz also leverages LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token standard to provide liquidity across multiple ecosystems, including Ethereum, Optimism, and Polygon. This approach allows users—from individual traders to local merchants—to quickly hedge volatility, move funds, or top up crypto debit cards within seconds, all while maintaining full control over their assets.

According to Kilian Rausch, CEO of Boltz, this development represents more than just an additional trading pair. He emphasized that the integration introduces a fundamentally new capability for Bitcoin, expanding its usability across different layers and financial use cases without compromising decentralization.

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