USDV Launches First Omnichain Stablecoin with STBT as Reserve Asset

**Stargate**, DeFi's largest bridge, has officially launched on **Starknet**. **Key Features:** - Bridge WBTC, solvBTC, and AUSD0 to Starknet - Deploy assets across multiple protocols including Vesux, Ekubo Protocol, and Endur - Live $STRK incentives available for users The integration provides high-security, low-cost, and high-speed bridging for Bitcoin and stablecoin assets. SolvBTC, representing one of the largest onchain BTC reserves, benefits from reduced friction in cross-chain expansion. Users can now move their assets to Starknet and participate in the ecosystem's DeFi opportunities while earning STRK token rewards.

The LayerZero Foundation has introduced a dedicated tracking page for monitoring ZRO token buyback activities. The dashboard provides transparent, real-time data on all buyback transactions. **Key Details:** - Accessible at [layerzero.foundation/zro-buybacks](https://layerzero.foundation/zro-buybacks) - Offers comprehensive buyback metrics and transaction history - Enhances transparency for ZRO token holders This initiative follows LayerZero's ongoing efforts to maintain visibility into token economics and treasury operations.

**Key Changes to Stargate Revenue Distribution** - **December buyback**: 290,843 ZRO tokens purchased - **Total buybacks to date**: 1,131,757 ZRO - **Current model**: Revenue split 50/50 between veSTG stakers and ZRO buybacks - **March 2026 change**: 100% of Stargate revenue will go toward ZRO buybacks This shift represents a significant change in how Stargate distributes protocol revenue. The move away from veSTG staker rewards to full ZRO buybacks aligns with the broader transition plan announced in August 2025, which proposed converting all STG tokens into ZRO at a fixed rate. The change effectively consolidates value capture into the ZRO token, moving away from the dual-token model that previously rewarded both STG stakers and supported ZRO through buybacks.

**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 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.