Key Highlights
- Stable launches StableChain with Chainlink CCIP support for Day-1 LBTC transfers.
- The mainnet rollout follows Stable’s $1.1B raise and governance-token reveal.
- A recent LayerZero integration positions Stable for multi-chain expansion from launch.
Stable, a stablecoin-focused protocol, launched its mainnet StableChain today, introducing a USDT-native Layer 1 built for high-volume, predictable settlement. The network, backed by crypto firms like Tether and Bitfinex, aims to solve a structural issue in how stablecoins are used globally.
As part of the launch, Stable partnered with Chainlink to adopt its CCIP protocol, enabling secure cross-chain LBTC transfers from day one. The team says StableChain will offer predictable fees and enterprise-grade throughput, positioning it as dedicated infrastructure for the expanding stablecoin economy.
Ahead of mainnet launch
On December 3, Stable introduced its governance token, STABLE, ahead of today’s mainnet launch. The project has raised $1.1 billion, and the token will be used to secure network consensus, coordinate protocol upgrades, and support ecosystem incentives. All transactions will continue to settle in USDT, reflecting Stable’s thesis that predictable payment rails require a single transaction currency.
Stable said that its token STABLE is designed strictly for governance and network security, ensuring the chain remains decentralized without complicating the user payment experience.
Chainlink powers StableChain
Chainlink, a blockchain-based price oracle platform, announced that Stable has adopted CCIP to enable secure cross-chain LBTC transfers at launch. The integration ensures that StableChain can route value across ecosystems from day one, supporting a broader vision of unified liquidity for institutional and retail users.
In the official blog post, Curve’s Michael Egorov stated that StableChain “builds stablecoin rails for the real world, with performance and usability at its core.” Stable’s list of Day-1 partners includes USDT0, Curve, Allium, PayPal, Transak, and WalletConnect, signaling strong institutional alignment around purpose-built stablecoin infrastructure.
Stable’s expansion in crypto ecosystem
Today’s Chainlink move follows Stable’s December 5 announcement of partnering with LayerZero for cross-chain asset transfers. Under the agreement, Stable is now using LayerZero’s OFT standard to move assets like USDC.e, WETH, frxUSD, and USDT0 across more than 150 chains. These dual integrations with Chainlink and LayerZero position StableChain as an interconnected payment-focused network in the market.
StableChain’s launch marks a notable step for stablecoin settlement infrastructure. With major interoperability partners and significant funding in place, the mainnet is positioned to compete for the next wave of on-chain payments and high-throughput settlement in 2026.
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