Stargate Deploys Hydra on Story Protocol's Testnet
Stargate Deploys Hydra on Story Protocol's Testnet
🌉 Story Protocol Gets Hydrated

Stargate announces deployment of Hydra to Story Protocol's Odyssey Testnet, expanding cross-chain capabilities:
- Enables bridging of stablecoins ($USDC, $USDT) and $WETH across all Stargate-connected chains
- Provides canonical stablecoins for Story Protocol ecosystem
- Unlocks true liquidity interoperability for users and developers
This follows recent integration with LightLink Chain and USD0 expansion on Ethereum and Arbitrum.
Developers interested in building omnichain experiences can access documentation at Stargate's GitBook.
The Omnichain is coming to Story. Stargate will be deploying Hydra to @StoryProtocol's Odyssey Testnet, providing the canonical stablecoins, and $WETH, for the ecosystem. Developers will be able to bridge $USDC, $USDT and (W)ETH from all of Stargate's connected chains ⛓️
Story’s final testnet, Odyssey, is now live. Nearly 100 ecosystem partners are building blockchain's next killer apps on Odyssey. ꧁IP꧂ is inevitable.
.@LightLinkChain will be utilising Stargate's Hydra for the canonical stablecoins within their ecosystem! You can now bridge USDC, USDT and ETH to LightLink from all Stargate-enabled chains 🔥 The Omnichain is growing. Bridge here: tinyurl.com/BridgeToLightL…
.@StargateFinance is now live on LightLink! With $40B in volume, Stargate is the largest bridge and app on @LayerZero_Core Our ecosystem partners can now benefit from Bridged USDC + USDT, serving as the canonical stablecoins for the ecosystem stargate.finance/bridge?dstChai…
It's time for a new OFT! @usualmoney's $USD0 and $USD0++ are now live on Ethereum and Arbitrum, and Stargate is here to support the expansion! You can bridge your stablecoins at: tinyurl.com/USD0onStargate 🔥
🚀 Partnership alert : Usual x Stargate We're thrilled to join forces with @StargateFinance! This brings seamless cross-chain transfers for $USD0 & $USD0++, connecting Ethereum ↔️ Arbitrum. We're just starting to boost cross-chain liquidity and DeFi access. 🧵 Read on 👇
🌉 Stargate Launches on megaETH

Stargate announces day-one integration with megaETH, supporting multiple tokens including: - ETH and USDm - USDT0 - pufETH (Puffer Finance) - cUSD and stcUSD (Cap Money) - USDE and sUSDe (Ethena Labs) The protocol will enable cross-chain liquidity transport for these assets on the new network from launch day.
WBTC Expands to Sui Network Through Stargate Protocol

**WBTC is now available on Sui Network** through Stargate, expanding Bitcoin's reach across blockchain ecosystems. Key features: - **1:1 transfer rate** with zero slippage - **Cross-chain compatibility** across 20 different networks - **Powered by LayerZero** infrastructure This integration allows WBTC holders to move their Bitcoin seamlessly between Sui and other supported chains without losing value through slippage or complex bridging processes. The expansion continues WBTC's multi-chain strategy, bringing Bitcoin liquidity to more DeFi ecosystems.
AUSD Cross-Chain Transfers Now Live on Base Network

**AUSD cross-chain transfers are now operational on Base**, expanding the stablecoin's multi-chain accessibility. **Key features:** - Transfer AUSD between **four major networks**: Avalanche, Ethereum, Monad, and Base - **1:1 exchange rate** with zero slippage guaranteed - Powered by LayerZero's **OFT (Omnichain Fungible Token) standard** This integration builds on AUSD's previous expansion to Avalanche in November, continuing the stablecoin's omnichain strategy. Users can now seamlessly move their AUSD holdings across these networks without price impact or conversion fees. The LayerZero infrastructure enables this frictionless cross-chain functionality, maintaining AUSD's value consistency across all supported blockchains.
🌉 Stargate Enables Direct USDe Deposits
**Stargate now supports direct USDe deposits** from Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Base networks with zero slippage. The cross-chain bridge protocol offers **one-click functionality** for moving USDe tokens across these major networks. Users can deposit directly through Stargate's interface without experiencing price impact. This expansion builds on Stargate's recent integrations: - STABLE token support with Hyperliquid trading - USDT0 expansion to Mantle network - Cross-chain swaps for multiple stablecoins The protocol continues positioning itself as infrastructure for **seamless cross-chain transfers** of major DeFi assets. [Access USDe deposits here](https://stargate.finance/?srcChain=ethereum&srcToken=0x4c9EDD5852cd905f086C759E8383e09bff1E68B3&dstChain=hypercore&dstToken=0x2e6d84f2d7ca82e6581e03523e4389f7)
🌉 EDEL Token Goes Cross-Chain

**EDEL token launches on Stargate**, enabling seamless movement across three major blockchains. **Key Features:** - Move between Ethereum, Base, and BNB Chain - **1:1 exchange rate** with zero slippage - Powered by LayerZero's OFT standard This launch continues Stargate's expansion, following recent additions of MON, USDai, KITE, and other tokens to the platform. **Why it matters:** Cross-chain token movement becomes frictionless, removing traditional bridge limitations and fees.