Tether Launches Open-Source Wallet Development Kit for Polygon
Tether Launches Open-Source Wallet Development Kit for Polygon
🔧 Tether drops WDK
Tether has released WDK (Wallet Development Kit), an open-source infrastructure designed for next-generation wallets.
Key features include:
- Modular, self-custodial architecture built for both humans and AI agents
- Native support for USDT0 and XAUt0 tokens to accelerate payments
- Built specifically for Polygon network integration
The WDK aims to provide developers with the tools needed to create advanced wallet solutions that can handle both traditional users and automated agents. This builds on Polygon's existing support for over 6 million wallets with native stable and asset-backed liquidity.
The open-source nature allows developers to customize and integrate the infrastructure according to their specific needs.
Modular, self-custodial infrastructure for the next generation of wallets. Built for humans and agents. Native support for USDT0 + XAUt0 to accelerate payments on Polygon. WDK by @Tether_to is here and open-source.
🚀 Imagine a toolkit that lets anyone—humans, machines, AI—build unstoppable wallets. Self-custodial. Open-source. Supports Bitcoin, Lightning, USD₮, XAU₮, USA₮ & more. Built for payments, savings, swaps, and a trillion AI agents. WDK by Tether No masters. No limits. Infinite
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