RGB Protocol Launches Tokenized USDT on Bitcoin
RGB Protocol launches tokenized system on Bitcoin, enabling USDT, NFTs, and DeFi with privacy, speed, and scalability—powered by Lightning and client-side validation.
RGB Protocol Goes Live on Bitcoin Mainnet
RGB Protocol has officially launched on Bitcoin’s mainnet, unlocking support for tokenized assets such as stablecoins, NFTs, and custom tokens in the ecosystem.
With the launch, users can now create, manage, and send digital assets through tools compatible with both the Bitcoin base layer and the Lightning Network.
The system is designed to support tokenization on Bitcoin while maintaining decentralization, privacy, and full self-custody for its users and developers.
Client-Side Validation Preserves Privacy
RGB uses a privacy-first approach called client-side validation, allowing users to verify their own asset data instead of relying on third-party blockchain input.
This method keeps all sensitive asset activity offchain while anchoring proof of ownership into Bitcoin transactions, minimizing network congestion and exposure.
As a result, RGB reduces blockchain bloat while enhancing confidentiality—making it ideal for institutions and developers seeking secure asset issuance.
USDT Becomes RGB’s First Real-World Use Case (RGB Protocol Launches Tokenized)
Boosty Labs CEO Viktor Ihnatiuk confirmed that RGB’s first real-world application will be the integration of Tether’s USDT as a native stablecoin on Bitcoin.
He stated this would enable fast, low-cost USDT transfers directly on Bitcoin, thanks to Lightning Network compatibility—no need to rely on external chains.
Ihnatiuk emphasized that USDT users will benefit from improved scalability and privacy, avoiding trade-offs typically found on other blockchain platforms.
DeFi and Atomic Swaps on Bitcoin via RGB
Lightning-based atomic swaps will soon be possible through RGB, allowing decentralized trading and other DeFi functionalities to operate natively on Bitcoin.
Ihnatiuk also said RGB enables complex DeFi logic via its virtual machine (VM), which could even offer compatibility with Ethereum’s EVM for broader utility.
He noted that use cases currently built on Ethereum or Solana—like lending, staking, or swaps—can now be recreated on Bitcoin using RGB’s infrastructure.
Bitcoin Security and Offchain Privacy Advantage
A key edge for RGB lies in its deep integration with Bitcoin’s security layer, giving tokenized assets a strong foundation backed by Bitcoin’s global trust.
He highlighted that transaction data remains offchain, giving users full privacy while still leveraging Bitcoin’s immutability and security guarantees.
RGB Protocol Association to Boost Ecosystem
Alongside the protocol’s mainnet release, leading crypto firms have formed the RGB Protocol Association to expand education, adoption, and development.
Ihnatiuk shared that founding members include Bitfinex, Plan B Network, Boosty Labs, ThunderStack, Bitmask, Fulgur Ventures, LNFI, Kaleidoswap, and Tribe RGB.
The association aims to support the RGB ecosystem through grants, sponsorships, and learning resources for builders innovating with Bitcoin-native solutions.