RGB protocol goes live on Bitcoin unlocking native support for stablecoins
2025-07-17 17:06:03
Main Idea
Tether’s USDT will be the first real-world asset issued through RGB on the Bitcoin mainnet, enabling programmable contracts within the Bitcoin and Lightning Network while maintaining privacy and decentralization.
Key Points
1. USDT will be launched on the Bitcoin network via RGB, marking the first real-world use case of RGB’s confidential assets.
2. RGB uses client-side validation, allowing asset transactions without relying on external blockchains.
3. The RGB protocol supports Lightning-based atomic swaps and includes a virtual machine for developers to build applications similar to those on Ethereum or Solana.
4. Founding members of the RGB Protocol Association include Bitfinex, Boosty Labs, and Fulgur Ventures, among others.
5. RGB’s launch is part of a broader effort to expand Bitcoin’s functionality beyond its traditional use cases.
Description
RGB protocol, a smart contract and asset issuance protocol for Bitcoin, has officially launched on the Bitcoin mainnet. On July 17, RGB protocol announced that it had been successfully deployed on Bitcoin, unlocking new functionalities such as token creation, asset transfers, and programmable contracts within the Bitcoin and Lightning Network ecosystems. The latest release, version 0.11.1, marks a major milestone for developers and users that want to issue and manage digital assets on Bitcoin an...
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