- Tether.ai runs without centralized infrastructure or API keys, offering full local deployment for greater privacy and system autonomy.
- The Wallet Development Kit allows for non-custodial crypto wallets supporting BTC and USDT across multiple platforms.
- Tether’s AI applications, including voice and wallet assistants, work on local devices to enhance data privacy and security.
Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has launched a decentralized artificial intelligence platform named Tether.ai. The platform supports payments through Bitcoin and USDT, using a wallet development kit (WDK) designed to simplify cryptocurrency transactions.
The AI platform operates as open-source software and is built for local device use. It does not depend on centralized servers or API keys. The modular system allows developers to modify or extend the platform based on specific needs.
Wallet Development Kit integration
Tether.ai will include Tether’s Wallet Development Kit, introduced in 2024. This tool enables developers to create non-custodial wallets that manage both BTC and USDT. These wallets can operate across multiple devices and platforms, making integration flexible.
Tether also plans to roll out AI-driven applications alongside the platform. These include a voice assistant, a translation tool, and a Bitcoin wallet assistant. Each is designed to function directly on local devices, which improves data privacy and enhances user control.
Part of a broader business strategy
The new AI venture aligns with Tether’s long-term strategy to diversify its business interests. The firm has already invested in sectors such as energy, telecommunications, and AI. In 2023, Tether acquired a stake in Northern Data, a company active in cloud computing and AI development.
Tether recently introduced a new unit, Tether Data, dedicated to AI projects. This expansion supports its goal to reduce dependence on centralized infrastructures by fostering peer-to-peer AI networks.
The timing of this AI initiative coincides with increased regulatory attention toward stablecoins. Despite delistings in some European markets, USDT’s market cap has reached nearly \$150 billion. Tether has continued to focus on emerging markets to mitigate regulatory impact.
CEO Paolo Ardoino emphasized that running AI tools locally removes the need for third-party servers. This approach is intended to improve security and enable offline access for users.
