About USDT on Ethereum
USDT on Ethereum is an ERC-20 dollar stablecoin on mainnet. Exchanges, OTC desks, and DeFi protocols use it for trading pairs, lending collateral, and dollar balances.
Use USDT in Ethereum trading pairs, lending markets, and exchange integrations.
The mainnet contract is what many OTC desks and treasuries reconcile against.
Supply USDT on Aave, Compound, and other mainnet lending markets.
Hold on L1 before routing to Tron, Arbitrum, or other USDT-supported networks.
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What can you do with USDT on Ethereum?
USDT on Ethereum is a dollar stablecoin for payments, trading, and DeFi on mainnet.
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Hold stable value
Keep dollars onchain with USDT as a stable balance for trading, spending, or transfers.
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Send payments
Send USDT to anyone with an Ethereum wallet, including exchanges and trading desks.
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Trade major assets
Swap between BTC, ETH, and altcoins using USDT as your trading balance.
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Use in DeFi
Lend, borrow, or earn yield with USDT across Ethereum lending and trading apps.
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Move between networks
Send USDT to Tron, Arbitrum, or other chains where you need it next.
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FAQs about USDT on Ethereum
What is USDT on Ethereum?
USDT on Ethereum is a Tether-issued ERC-20 dollar stablecoin on mainnet used for trading, lending, and dollar balances.
Who issues USDT on Ethereum?
Tether Limited issues USDT on Ethereum. The ERC-20 contract is the reference deployment many exchanges and OTC desks use.
How is USDT backed?
Tether publishes reserve attestations showing assets backing outstanding USDT. Holdings include cash, cash equivalents, and other disclosed instruments.
Is USDT on Ethereum different from USDT on Tron?
Yes. They are separate token standards on different chains. You need ERC-20 USDT in an Ethereum wallet, not TRC-20 USDT.
Can I swap BTC to USDT on Ethereum?
Yes. Supported routes can deliver ERC-20 USDT on Ethereum from Bitcoin and other assets.
Which wallets support USDT on Ethereum?
MetaMask, Rabby, Ledger, Trezor, and any ERC-20 compatible wallet can hold USDT on Ethereum.
Can I use USDT in Ethereum DeFi?
Yes. ERC-20 USDT is used in Ethereum lending markets, DEX pairs, and other DeFi apps that list the mainnet token.
How is USDT on Ethereum different from USDT on other networks?
USDT on Ethereum is an ERC-20 token on mainnet. Deployments on Tron, Solana, Arbitrum, and other networks use different token standards and wallet settings.