Solana is taking a major step toward becoming a go-to network for stablecoins and tokenized assets. Legacy Mesh has integrated omnichain versions of Tether’s dollar (USDT) and gold (XAUT) products onto Solana via its LayerZero-based interoperability network.
This means USDT0 and XAUT0 can now move across multiple blockchains without wrapped tokens or third-party bridges.
Why this is a game-changer:
The integration unlocks unified access to roughly $180 billion in USDT circulation and tokenized gold exposure during record-high prices. Since launching on Ethereum, OP Superchain, Polygon, TON, and Arbitrum, USDT0 has processed over $25 billion across 32,000+ transfers, proving strong cross-chain adoption.
Tamar Menteshashvili from the Solana Foundation emphasized real-world applications, highlighting decentralized finance, payment systems, and institutional products. Practical use cases include treasury management, remittances, and collateralized lending, which could drive adoption among both retail and institutional users.
XAUT0 brings gold to the blockchain.
This omnichain version of Tether Gold tracks physical gold reserves with programmable blockchain features, similar to Bitcoin. The launch comes as gold prices soar above $4,200, fueled by inflation concerns and rate-cut expectations.
Solana’s potential for traditional finance:
Matt Hougan from Bitwise Asset Management suggested Solana could become the preferred network for institutions executing stablecoin transactions. With a market capitalization of around $112.6 billion, Solana remains the second-largest smart contract platform after Ethereum.
Real-world assets are growing fast on Solana.
Protocols like Splyce and Chintai are accelerating tokenization of securities for retail access. The network currently hosts $694 million in tokenized assets, up 35.3% in the last 30 days, even as Ethereum continues to dominate with nearly $12 billion.
According to SolanaFloor analytics, the USDT0 integration provides access to over $170 billion in unified liquidity across 12+ chains, positioning Solana as a competitive settlement layer for on-chain finance.
The bottom line:
Solana is not just a blockchain for DeFi—it’s becoming a cross-chain hub for stablecoins, tokenized gold, and institutional finance. For investors, developers, and institutions, this move signals massive growth opportunities in omnichain liquidity and real-world asset adoption.
