Tether to End USDT Support on 5 Blockchains

• USDT support ends on 5 blockchains by Sept 1, 2025.
• Tether cites infrastructure review for the decision.
• Focus shifts to blockchains with stronger adoption.

Major Chains Dropped as Tether Streamlines

This marks a significant shift in the stablecoin’s deployment strategy, as Tether looks to focus on networks with greater usage and long-term viability. The announcement, made public via social media, signals a tightening of Tether’s multi-chain approach and could impact users who still rely on these networks.

Why Tether Is Scaling Back

According to Tether, the decision was driven by its commitment to maintain “robust and efficient transport layers.” These five networks have shown declining usage and community activity, which made their continued support less sustainable from both a security and operational standpoint.

Omni, one of the first networks to host USDT, has seen its relevance fade with newer, faster networks entering the scene. Similarly, platforms like EOS and Algorand, once seen as strong contenders in the blockchain race, have not gained the traction Tether deems necessary to continue support.