Tether open-sources wallet kit for humans and AI agents on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and beyond
Tether has open-sourced its Wallet Development Kit (WDK) to enable self-custodial wallet creation across multiple blockchains for both humans and AI.Summary
Tether, the stablecoin issuer, has released its Wallet Development Kit (WDK) as open-source, aiming to empower developers to build self-custodial wallets compatible with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and various other blockchains like Solana and TON. According to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, self-custodial wallets are crucial for a free financial system, envisioning a future where humans and AI agents can independently manage their finances. The WDK supports a wide range of devices and features, including DeFi integration and cross-chain transfers. This launch aligns with Tether’s broader push into AI, particularly through Tether AI, an open-source runtime for AI agents capable of transacting with bitcoin and USDT, with Ardoino predicting a future of extensive machine-to-machine commerce and a trillion AI agents utilizing stablecoins and Bitcoin.
(Source：The Block)