Stargate Finance

**Stargate achieved a milestone in September**, processing **$11.5 billion** in cross-chain value transfers and swaps - marking its highest monthly volume to date. The protocol continues expanding its reach with recent additions: - EURQ and USDQ stablecoins from Quantoz now live - MiCA-compliant tokens using LayerZero's OFT standard - Zero slippage transfers between Ethereum and Polygon **Top chains by inflows** this September included Ethereum, Mantle, Linea, Berachain, and Arbitrum. Stargate also served as the **official bridge for Plasma's mainnet launch**, processing over $3B in transfers within 24 hours. The protocol now supports major assets including USDT, USDe, AUSD, weETH, and XPL across 80+ chains. As tokenization grows, **interoperability demand increases** - positioning Stargate as critical infrastructure for cross-chain liquidity movement.

**Ethena's ENA and USDe tokens are now available on X Layer**, expanding the protocol's multi-chain presence. **Key features:** - Move $ENA, $USDe, and $sUSDe from 25+ chains to X Layer - **1:1 transfer rate with zero slippage** - Powered by LayerZero's OFT standard - Access through Stargate bridge This integration builds on Ethena's recent expansion to 18 chains via LayerZero's OVault, which enabled **one-click USDe staking** across multiple networks including Optimism, Base, Arbitrum, and BNB Chain. The move strengthens Ethena's position in the omnichain DeFi ecosystem, making their synthetic dollar and staking tokens more accessible across different blockchain networks.

**PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin is expanding to the Aptos blockchain**, marking another step in the payment giant's multi-chain strategy. The integration brings institutional-grade stablecoin infrastructure to Aptos developers and users. This follows PayPal's previous deployments on Ethereum and Solana networks. **Key developments:** - PYUSD now available on Aptos ecosystem - Pyth Network providing sponsored USD price feeds for seamless integrations - Enhanced support for Aptos builders with reliable data infrastructure The move strengthens Aptos' DeFi ecosystem by adding a major regulated stablecoin option for developers building payment and trading applications.

**VFY token from zkVerify Protocol is now available on Stargate**, enabling seamless transfers between zkVerify network and Base Chain. Key features: - **1:1 exchange rate** with zero slippage - Powered by LayerZero's **OFT (Omnichain Fungible Token) standard** - Direct integration with Stargate's liquidity transport protocol This launch follows similar integrations, including KAVA's recent adoption of the OFT standard for cross-chain movement between BNB Chain and Kava Chain. The integration expands VFY's accessibility across multiple blockchain networks while maintaining price stability through Stargate's infrastructure.

**PENGU token now supports direct deposits to Hyperliquid**, eliminating the need for traditional bridging and swapping processes. **Key Features:** - One-click deposit functionality from supported chains - Powered by LayerZero's cross-chain infrastructure - Direct integration with HyperCore - Streamlined user experience This integration simplifies the deposit process for PENGU holders, removing multiple transaction steps typically required when moving tokens between different blockchain networks. Users can now transfer PENGU directly to Hyperliquid without intermediate bridging or token swaps. The feature leverages LayerZero's omnichain protocol to enable seamless cross-chain transfers, making it easier for traders to access Hyperliquid's trading platform with their PENGU holdings.

**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.

Stargate Finance now offers **one-click direct deposits** to Hyperliquid.Live, eliminating the need for bridging or swapping. **Supported tokens:** - USDT0 - USDe - XAUT0 - USR - thBILL Users can deposit from any connected chain directly to HyperCore through [stargate.finance](http://stargate.finance). **Hoodie Giveaway:** - Deposit $1k+ in any supported token - Snapshot taken 24 hours after deposit - One entry per wallet - 10 random winners announced in Stargate Discord The promotion streamlines access to Hyperliquid's trading platform by removing traditional cross-chain friction.

**Orderly Network is now live on Stargate**, bringing zero-fee inbound USDC transfers from core chains and instant connectivity to 55+ ecosystems. **Key Features:** - Built on LayerZero for high-performance trading - Already processed **$130B in trading volume** - CEX-level execution capabilities onchain **Stargate Integration Benefits:** - Access to canonical USDC via Circle's approved bridged standard - Trusted, interoperable stablecoin foundation - Enhanced cross-chain liquidity through Hydra solution This integration strengthens Orderly's position as a unified liquidity hub while expanding Stargate's ecosystem reach.

**LL token is now available on Stargate**, enabling seamless transfers across multiple blockchains. **Key features:** - Move $LL at **1:1 rate with zero slippage** between Base, Ethereum, and LightLink Chain - Transfer other major assets like wETH, USDT, and USDC to/from LightLink - Leverages Stargate's standard for cross-chain money movement This integration expands LightLink's accessibility by connecting it to Stargate's omnichain network, allowing users to move assets efficiently across supported blockchains without the typical friction of cross-chain transfers.

Stargate has integrated Circle's CCTP v2, enabling faster USDC transfers across Solana, Sei Network, and multiple other chains. The protocol now connects: - Ethereum, Sonic, Avalanche, Polygon - Base, Linea, Arbitrum - Sei Network, Unichain, World Chain Two key proposals have passed: - $20M allocation for new intent-based system - Predicate DVN approval for Plume-Ethereum rail monitoring Additional updates include new OFT (Omnichain Fungible Token) listings and expanded routes for existing tokens, enhancing cross-chain liquidity options.