Tether, the issuer of the leading stablecoin USDT, is preparing to launch Tether AI, an innovative artificial intelligence platform integrating direct payments in Bitcoin and USDT. Announced by CEO Paolo Ardoino on May 5, 2025, the platform will allow users to transact cryptocurrencies peer-to-peer without relying on centralized intermediaries or API keys.
At the core of this initiative is Tether’s open-source Wallet Development Kit (WDK), introduced in November 2024, which empowers developers to build self-custodial wallets across mobile, desktop, and web platforms. This means users retain full control over their crypto assets, eliminating dependence on third-party custodians for transactions.
Tether AI is designed as a modular, composable AI runtime that can operate on any hardware or device, running on an unstoppable peer-to-peer network. This decentralized architecture aims to provide greater privacy, security, and flexibility compared to traditional cloud-based AI services.
The integration of native Bitcoin and USDT payments within AI tools opens new possibilities for monetizing AI services and enabling autonomous AI agents to transact directly. This move aligns with Tether’s broader strategy to expand into AI and decentralized finance, positioning the company at the forefront of combining blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies.
Tether AI is expected to launch by the end of the first quarter of 2025, marking a significant step toward a decentralized, crypto-powered AI ecosystem where users can seamlessly interact and transact with digital assets.
