Types of Tether (USDT)

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There is no doubt that Tether is the most popular and valuable stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market. Tether is so popular that there is a version of it on almost every major blockchain. This has led to the emergence of various types of Tether in the market, which, despite having the same price, have different characteristics. To learn about the different types of Tether and their features, stay with us until the end of the article.

What are the types of Tether?

The idea of releasing a cryptocurrency backed by currency and always valued at $1 was first proposed in 2014. At that time, investors converted their digital assets into physical dollars to preserve capital during economic downturns. This action resulted in that same amount of capital leaving the cryptocurrency market. Therefore, the launch of the Tether stablecoin was welcomed by investors to prevent a decrease in market volume.

In that same year, 2014, Tether was introduced on a platform called Omni. This platform was designed to be decentralized for attracting capital and financial support and enables the exchange of various tokens within the network. After the Omni platform, Tether was launched on the Ethereum blockchain platform in the form of ERC-20 tokens and gradually expanded to the Tron, EOS, Solana, and Binance blockchains, which led to the formation of relationships in the crypto market. Each type of asset has its own specific characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages, which we will examine further.


"Tether stablecoin or Tether Bitcoin"

The first version of Tether, USDT Omni, was built on the Bitcoin blockchain using the Omni Layer protocol. The Omni Layer protocol is a system that allows for the creation of unique tokens. This Tether was the first version of this stablecoin, launched in 2014 as Realcoin and quickly renamed Tether. Transaction fees for USDT Omni were relatively high due to the high transaction costs on the Bitcoin blockchain, so very few users today utilize this network.

Tether Ethereum (ERC-20)

Another type of Tether is Tether ERC-20. Issues on the Omni network led Tether developers to choose another network for buying and selling Tether in 2017. Their next choice was the Ethereum blockchain, which has very high usability and speed, and since tokens created on the Ethereum network use a standard called ERC-20, this type of Tether is also known as Ethereum Tether.

The most important advantage of Ethereum Tether over Omni Tether is its high speed and low fees. The popularity of Tether ERC-20 was such that investors and exchanges transferred almost all of their Tethers from the Omni network to the Ethereum network by the end of 2019. However, even today, Ethereum Tether fees are much higher than other options.


Tether TRON (TRC-20)

Token standards on the Tron blockchain follow an algorithm called TRC-20, which is why this type of Tether is called TRC-20. This type of Tether is faster than the Ethereum network and has lower fees, and it also allows for airdrops and rewards for holding ERC-20 tokens.

Tether on Solana or Solana SPL Tether

Solana blockchain is one of the fastest and most cost-effective networks on which Tether is active. Solana's high scalability allows for very fast Tether and other cryptocurrency transaction speeds, while their fees are much lower compared to Ethereum or Omni.

Tether Ton

The TON blockchain, created by Telegram founder Pavel Durov, has become one of the best blockchain networks in the world today, thanks to its high scalability and very low fees for transferring cryptocurrencies. This led Tether to launch its stablecoin on this network. Although Tether has many excellent features, many networks and platforms do not support it. However, BitPay exchange allows its users to deposit and withdraw Tether on this network, which is unique.

Tether Binance Chain

Binance Chain, the official network of the Binance exchange, now has one of the largest crypto ecosystems in the world, and Tether is part of that ecosystem. After the failure of Binance's stablecoin BUSD, Tether on Binance Chain is now stronger than ever on the network and accounts for almost all stablecoin transactions.

Tether Polygon

Tether Polygon is a popular variant of Tether that operates on the Polygon blockchain network. Polygon is a layer-two solution for the Ethereum blockchain, designed to enhance scalability and reduce transaction costs. Thanks to the use of sidechains, Polygon can process Tether transactions much faster and cheaper, while still benefiting from the security and decentralization of Ethereum. These features have made Tether Polygon very popular in recent years.

Which type of Tether is better?

There is no definitive or complete answer to this question because choosing one type of Tether over another depends on your individual needs and preferences. However, here are some factors to consider when making your decision:

Network: Available on various blockchain networks including Tether, Omni Layer, Tron, Ethereum, Solana, Binance Smart Chain, and Polygon. The network you choose affects the speed, cost, and security of your transactions.

Transaction Fee: The transaction fee varies depending on the network and the amount of Tether you are sending. Tether on the Omni Layer network typically has the highest fees, while Tether on the Tron, EOS, Solana, Binance Smart Chain, and Polygon networks usually has lower fees.

Security: All Tether tokens are backed by US dollar reserves, but the level of transparency regarding these reserves varies. Tether has the least transparency on the Omni Layer network, while it has the highest transparency on the Ethereum, Tron, EOS, Solana, Binance, and Polygon blockchains.

Speed: Tether transactions are processed at high speeds on the Tron, EOS, Solana, BSC, and Polygon networks, but are typically slower on the Omni Layer and Ethereum networks.

Ease of Use: Tether is relatively easy to use, but the process varies depending on the network you choose.
Liquidity: Tether liquidity also varies across networks. For example, Ethereum Tether has more liquidity than Tron Tether.
 
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