We are excited to announce that Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals. Bullish Tether (USDT)!
funding
USDT funding through Optimism is already underway. You can transfer Tether (USDT) to your Kraken account by going to: fundingselect USDT Select your preferred deposit method (network) from the drop-down box. optimism.
Does Optimism have USDT? ⤵️
Here’s what you need to know about assets:
Tether (USDT) It was created in 2014 as the first stablecoin, a digital asset that aims to maintain consistent value. Tether is designed to be used as a means of converting cash to digital currency, and it claims that every Tether in circulation reflects its holdings in U.S. dollars. By holding cash and cash equivalents to back the value of the stablecoin, Tether aims to always maintain its value close to $1. Learn how to add USDT to your cryptocurrency portfolio with our Learning Center article. How to Buy Tether (USDT).
Optimism (OP) It is a layer 2 scaling solution implemented on the Ethereum network. It alleviates congestion on the Ethereum mainnet and lowers transaction fees by aggregating multiple transactions using a technique called optimistic rollups. OP is Optimism’s native governance token, allowing OP token holders to participate in decisions regarding the future direction, upgrades, and parameters of the protocol.
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