11 November 2024 — Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, today announced the launch of WDK Wallet Development Kit by Tether, an open-source, modular software development kit designed to empower businesses and developers to seamlessly integrate non-custodial wallets and user experiences for USD₮ and Bitcoin in any app, website, and device. The announcement is a homage to the foundational vision of decentralized and permissionless financial systems that prioritize user sovereignty for both humans and machines alike. By honoring the recent anniversary of the 2008 publication of the Bitcoin Whitepaper, Tether reinforces and strengthens its commitment to advancing these core principles which continue to shape the future of open financial innovation worldwide.

WDK by Tether offers a fully self-custodial toolkit that enables developers to build advanced mobile, desktop, and web wallet experiences. The WDK is modular, independent, and resilient — putting power back into the hands of developers and their creations. Designed to support both human users and embrace new digital beings like AI agents, robots and autonomous systems. WDK by Tether is built to withstand even the most challenging scenarios.

“With the launch of WDK by Tether, we’re giving developers and businesses the tools they need to seamlessly integrate USD₮ and Bitcoin into their applications, shifting towards a new paradigm of financial resilience.,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether. “The future is unpredictable: chaos, instability, or prosperity – no one knows. But with WDK by Tether we can build programmable, open, and resilient monetary systems that connect people, machines, robots, families, communities, AI agents, societies, and even planets, to remain in control of our own financial destiny.”

Key Features of WDK by Tether include:

• Non-Custodial: Provides complete user control over assets, eliminating reliance on third-party custody solutions.
• Modular & Customizable: Offers a flexible and adaptable design, making it easy for businesses across industries to implement, from game studios to fintech platforms.
• Quick & Seamless Integration: Simplifies the setup process, enabling developers to integrate wallet functionality and save valuable time and resources.

As financial markets continue to evolve worldwide, the importance of decentralized solutions is paramount. WDK by Tether has been designed to support global financial systems, providing non-custodial and adaptable solutions for future AI-driven technologies – addressing developers’ needs today while anticipating technological shifts.

For more information on WDK by Tether, visit: wallet.tether.io