Stargate Protocol Sees Billions in Cross-Chain Transfers This October

**YB token now available on Stargate** for seamless cross-chain transfers. - Move $YB between **Ethereum and BNB Chain** at 1:1 rate - **Zero slippage** guaranteed through LayerZero's OFT standard - Joins recent additions including CAESAR, ENSO, and KGEN Stargate continues expanding its cross-chain token support, enabling frictionless movement across major blockchain networks. The OFT (Omnichain Fungible Token) standard ensures consistent token value without price impact during transfers.

**APE token expands beyond Ethereum** with seamless cross-chain functionality across six blockchain ecosystems. **Key developments:** - APE now available on BNB Chain via LayerZero's OFT standard - Perfect 1:1 transfer rate with zero slippage between networks - Live trading on PancakeSwap with boosted rewards for liquidity providers - Cross-chain movement enabled across five additional connected ecosystems **What this means:** Users can now move APE tokens freely between different blockchains without losing value or paying excessive fees. The integration removes traditional barriers that previously locked tokens to single networks. Liquidity providers on the APE-BNB pool can earn enhanced returns through the PancakeSwap platform. [Trade APE on PancakeSwap](https://pancakeswap.finance/liquidity/pool/bsc/0xB62088662D9B5C9a47E852Badd52251B3B2E74B6?chainName=bsc&id=0xB62088662D9B5C9a47E852Badd52251B3B2E74B6&chain=bsc)

**Tether Gold (XAUt) is now live on Solana**, enabling users to bridge tokenized gold at any transaction size with zero slippage. The launch marks another step in XAUt's omnichain expansion, following its recent deployment on Avalanche in September. XAUt represents LBMA-certified physical gold, allowing users to: - **Save in tokenized gold** as a hedge against market volatility - **Integrate gold into DeFi strategies** on fast, low-cost networks - **Redeem digital tokens** for physical bullion when desired The Solana integration brings gold-backed assets to one of crypto's fastest networks, potentially opening new opportunities for gold-powered decentralized finance applications. This expansion continues the trend of traditional assets moving onto blockchain infrastructure, making precious metals more accessible and programmable for digital finance.

**Plasma network has officially launched** on Stargate, serving as the mainnet bridge for cross-chain operations. **Key features include:** - Instant swaps on Plasma in seconds - Zero slippage deposits for large transactions - Cross-chain XPL token purchases **Supported assets** span multiple tokens including USDT0, USDe, AUSD0, weETH, ENA, PENDLE, and USR across various chains. The launch builds on **$170M in AUSD stablecoin** backing from Agora, with planned expansions to Berachain, Citrea, Initia, and Sei Network. Plasma positions itself as a **stablecoin-focused chain** designed to streamline digital asset transfers without traditional DeFi friction.