TLDR
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Tether Cuts USDT on 5 Chains, Citing Low Use and Strategic Refocus
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Tether Ends USDT Support on Omni, SLP, Kusama, EOS, and Algorand
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Tether to Freeze USDT on 5 Blockchains by September 2025 Deadline
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USDT Shifts to Scalable Chains; Tether Drops 5 Underused Networks
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Tether Axes Low-Activity Chains in Push Toward High-Utility Platforms
Tether has confirmed it will end USDT support on five blockchains by September 1, 2025. The decision affects Omni, Bitcoin Cash SLP, Kusama, EOS and Algorand. Tether will freeze remaining tokens and stop redemptions, citing low usage and strategic infrastructure consolidation.
Tether will end USD₮ support on Omni, Bitcoin Cash SLP, Kusama, EOS, and Algorand blockchains starting September 1, 2025, as part of a strategic infrastructure review. Holders are advised to redeem or migrate their tokens in accordance with Tether’s guidelines.…
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) July 11, 2025
The move comes after an internal review of blockchain activity, market demand and partner feedback. Tether aims to focus resources on blockchains with higher scalability and active development. The company continues to support its core mission by adapting to the evolving digital asset landscape.
USDT remains the largest stablecoin in circulation, with the majority issued on Ethereum and Tron. Tether plans to increase support for Layer 2 networks and high-performance platforms.
Omni, the First Home of USDT, Faces Sunset
Tether will discontinue USDT support on Omni, marking the end of its original issuance layer. Despite processing millions in its prime, Omni has seen steep usage declines. Tether previously halted minting on Omni, but redemptions remained . According to the recent data, around $888 million USDT was issued on Omni over time. Today, only about $82 million remains in circulation on the network. .
Tether cited Omni’s declining relevance in the face of Layer 2 developments like the Lightning Network. The company redirects focus to faster and more scalable platforms. Users must redeem or migrate their USDT before the September deadline.
Bitcoin Cash SLP Loses Support After Low Adoption
USDT support on Bitcoin Cash SLP will also end as part of Tether’s restructuring. Less than $1 million remains in circulation, compared to the $5 million issued over time. The chain has failed to sustain significant transaction volumes.
SLP did not retain developer interest or community activity. Tether previously stopped minting on SLP due to poor performance. Redemptions remained active but will now be permanently halted. The decision follows Tether’s trend of removing low-utility chains. The company emphasized its goal to streamline operations. SLP joins other networks in losing Tether’s support by September 2025.
Kusama Integration Ends as Network Activity Drops
Tether will phase out USDT on Kusama, a testing ground for Polkadot-based innovations. Only $250,000 USDT remains active from a total issuance of $3.5 million. Activity on Kusama no longer meets Tether’s operational standards.
Kusama, designed for experimental features, did not maintain user engagement for stablecoin transactions. Tether responded by halting further minting and now finalizing the exit. The firm encourages users to transfer assets to supported chains. Kusama’s deprecation enables Tether to focus on networks that show long-term growth. The transition aligns with broader infrastructure priorities.
EOS and Algorand Also Dropped for Low Circulation
EOS and Algorand will also lose USDT support, finalizing the list of five deprecated blockchains. EOS issued $85 million USDT historically but holds under $5 million. Algorand’s full USDT supply remains under $1 million.
Both blockchains once offered alternative environments to Ethereum, but failed to maintain consistent usage. Developer activity and user demand on these chains have sharply declined. Tether now redirects its support to faster and broader-reaching networks.
Users must redeem or migrate their holdings before support ends in September 2025. Tether’s withdrawal reflects a stronger emphasis on adoption metrics. The company continues to optimize its USDT deployment strategy across the ecosystem.
