Stable announced on December 8 that it has officially launched the mainnet for StableChain, a new Layer-1 blockchain designed specifically for payments and stablecoin-powered transactions. Alongside the launch, the company unveiled its native STABLE token and the creation of the Stable Foundation, which will oversee governance and ecosystem development.
Stable Mainnet is now live.
Today marks a major step in the evolution of stablecoin payments: the launch of StableChain, the first USDT-native Layer 1 built for high-volume, predictable, real-world settlement.
The future of stablecoin payments begins now. pic.twitter.com/SgdlnztPrB
— Stable (@stable) December 8, 2025
StableChain Uses USDT as Its Native Gas Token
A defining feature of StableChain is its adoption of USDT (Tether) as the network’s native gas token. This design eliminates the need for users to pay fees with highly volatile cryptocurrencies, offering a more familiar and predictable user experience, especially for payment and remittance use cases.
StableChain is built to support instant peer-to-peer payments, cross-border transfers, and real-time settlement, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional financial infrastructure and stablecoin-powered digital rails.
Stablecoins are crypto assets designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to fiat currencies or other reference assets, making them suitable for payments and day-to-day financial activities.
Pre-Launch Deposit Campaign Attracted Over USD 20 Billion
Ahead of the mainnet deployment, Stable conducted a large-scale pre-deposit campaign that attracted strong demand from both institutional and retail investors.
According to the company, the event drew deposits from more than 24,000 wallets, accumulating over USD 20 billion, which is a figure that highlights significant market interest in stablecoin-centric blockchain infrastructure.
With its mainnet now live, Stable says it plans to accelerate integrations with payment providers, remittance operators, and fintech platforms seeking to leverage USDT-based transactions at scale.
