Tether（USDT）與比特幣（BTC）和閃電網絡（LN）集成

在El Salvador的首屆Planb論壇上，繫繩首席執行官Paolo Ardoino宣布了開創性的開發：全球最大的Stablecoin USDT現在將與比特幣和閃電網絡集成。

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT, has announced plans to integrate USDT with Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. This move is set to bolster the Bitcoin ecosystem, enhancing its scalability and introducing low-cost, instant payments for users globally.

Tether是世界上最大的Stablecoin USDT的發行人，已宣布將USDT與比特幣和閃電網絡集成的計劃。此舉設定為加強比特幣生態系統，增強其可擴展性並為全球用戶提供低成本，即時付款。

Announced at the inaugural PlanB Forum in El Salvador, Tether will be bringing USDT to Bitcoin through on-chain integration and the Lightning Network. This will leverage Bitcoin’s scalability and the Taproot Assets protocol developed by Lightning Labs.

Tether在El Salvador的首屆Planb論壇上宣布，將通過鏈積分和閃電網絡將USDT帶到比特幣。這將利用比特幣的可擴展性和閃電實驗室開發的taproot資產協議。

The integration, made possible by Bitcoin’s Taproot upgrade, will allow USDT to be issued over the Lightning Network. This will provide users with a seamless experience for instant transactions at low costs.

比特幣的Taproot升級使該集成成為可能，將允許在閃電網絡上發行USDT。這將為用戶提供以低成本的即時交易的無縫體驗。

While it will take time for Bitcoin software and services to fully adopt this new change, Tether and Lightning Labs are collaborating to ensure a seamless path for developers and users to take full advantage of this new integration.

雖然比特幣軟件和服務完全採用這一新變化需要時間，但係繩和閃電實驗室正在協作，以確保開發人員和用戶充分利用這種新集成的無縫路徑。

As part of this transition, Bitfinex, a sister company of Tether, will begin issuing USDT on the Lightning Network, with further enhancements and support for users expected soon.

作為此過渡的一部分，Tether的姊妹公司Bitfinex將開始在Lightning Network上發行USDT，並提供進一步的增強和對用戶的支持。

Announced by Lightning Labs in April 2022, the Taproot Assets protocol is the foundation of this new development. The protocol enables fungible assets like stablecoins and non-fungible assets such as NFTs to be issued and transferred across the Lightning Network without disrupting Bitcoin’s core functionality.

Taproot Assets協議於2022年4月宣布，是該新開發項目的基礎。該協議可以在不破壞比特幣的核心功能的情況下，在閃電網絡上發出和傳輸諸如Stablecoins和NFFS之類的不可殺菌資產（例如NFTS）等可函數資產。

This means USDT can now flow seamlessly over the Lightning Network, enabling instant, low-cost cross-border payments, remittances, and microtransactions on the Bitcoin blockchain.

這意味著現在USDT可以在閃電網絡上無縫流動，從而使比特幣區塊鏈上的瞬間，低成本的跨境支付，匯款和微交易。

This exciting development brings forth a new era of tokenization on Bitcoin, enhancing the functionality and value proposition of Bitcoin’s decentralized network. However, it also raises questions about the potential for scams or disruptions to Bitcoin’s ethos as new tokens flood the network.

這一令人興奮的發展帶來了對比特幣的新時代的新時代，從而增強了比特幣分散網絡的功能和價值主張。但是，隨著新代幣淹沒了網絡，這也提出了有關騙局或中斷比特幣精神的潛力的疑問。

In his announcement, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino highlighted that the move is designed to reinforce Bitcoin’s foundational principles of decentralization and security.

繫繩首席執行官保羅·阿多諾（Paolo Ardoino）在公告中強調，此舉旨在加強比特幣的權力下放和安全基本原則。

By bringing USDT to the Lightning Network, Tether is making it easier for individuals in emerging markets to access USD-backed stablecoins, which are in high demand for payments and remittances in regions like Africa and Latin America (LATAM).

通過將USDT帶到閃電網絡，Tether使新興市場中的個人更容易訪問美元支持的Stablecoins，這些Stablecoins對非洲和拉丁美洲（Latam）等地區的付款和匯款的需求很高。

“By enabling USDT on the Lightning Network, we are not only reinforcing Bitcoin’s foundational principles but also creating practical solutions for remittances, payments, and other financial applications that demand both speed and reliability,” said Ardoino.

Ardoino說：“通過在Lightning網絡上啟用USDT，我們不僅加強了比特幣的基本原則，而且還為匯款，付款和其他需要既需速度和可靠性的財務應用程序創建實用的解決方案。”

This announcement also marks a milestone for the global stablecoin ecosystem. With USDT playing a central role in the cryptocurrency market, bringing it to Bitcoin is expected to expand Bitcoin’s role as a global monetary network—one that allows users to send dollars globally with minimal fees and instant settlement.

該公告也標誌著全球穩定生態系統的里程碑。隨著USDT在加密貨幣市場中發揮著核心作用，將其帶到比特幣有望擴大比特幣作為全球貨幣網絡的作用，該網絡允許用戶以最少的費用和即時結算在全球範圍內發送美元。

The integration of USDT on Bitcoin comes in the wake of El Salvador’s decision to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021. This development highlighted the growing demand for stablecoins, especially in regions with currency controls or economic instability.

在薩爾瓦多（El Salvador）決定在2021年採用比特幣作為法定貨幣的決定之後，USDT在比特幣上的整合。這種發展強調了對穩定菌的需求的增長，尤其是在貨幣控製或經濟不穩定的地區。

For many in emerging markets, USDT offers an essential means of accessing USD-based financial systems. As governments implement tighter currency controls, people are increasingly turning to stablecoins as an alternative means of storing and transacting in value.

對於新興市場中的許多人來說，USDT提供了一種基於美元的金融系統的重要手段。隨著政府實施更嚴格的貨幣控制，人們越來越多地轉向Stablecoins作為存儲和交易價值的另一種方法。

Lightning Labs recognized this need and developed the Taproot Assets protocol to facilitate the issuance and transfer of assets like USDT on Bitcoin. With USDT on the Lightning Network, Bitcoin is now positioned to serve as the backbone for both instant USD payments and cross-border remittances.

Lightning Labs認識到了這一需求，並開發了Taproot資產協議，以促進比特幣上USDT之類的資產的發行和轉讓。在閃電網絡上的USDT，比特幣現在可以用作即時付款和跨境匯款的骨幹。

This introduction of USDT on Bitcoin represents a major milestone in the Bitcoin ecosystem. As the volume of USDT continues to grow, with over $10 trillion transacted in 2024, this integration is expected to bring a significant portion of that volume to the Bitcoin network.

在比特幣上介紹USDT代表了比特幣生態系統中的一個主要里程碑。隨著USDT的數量不斷增長，2024年有超過10萬億美元的交易，預計該集成將為比特幣網絡帶來很大一部分。

By offering a direct path for USDT adoption on Bitcoin, Tether is enabling Bitcoin to compete with other networks, such as Ethereum and Tron, which have traditionally hosted most stablecoins.

通過在比特幣上採用USDT的直接途徑，Tether使比特幣能夠與傳統上託管最穩定的人的其他網絡（例如以太坊和Tron）競爭。

This shift could also lead to increased fees and new revenue streams for Bitcoin miners and Lightning Network service providers (LSPs). As the volume of USDT transactions increases, these service providers could see a rise in demand for liquidity and routing capabilities, further boosting the economics of the Bitcoin network.

這種轉變還可能導致比特幣礦工和閃電網絡服務提供商（LSP）的費用增加和新的收入來源。隨著USDT交易量的增加，這些服務提供商可能會看到對流動性和路線功能的需求增加，從而進一步增強了比特幣網絡的經濟性。

However, there are concerns that this could introduce complexities, as the increased activity could lead to higher fees and potentially centralize the Lightning Network further, creating new challenges for decentralization and scalability.

但是，人們擔心這可能會引入複雜性，因為增加的活動可能導致更高的費用，並有可能進一步集中閃電網絡，從而為分散和可擴展性帶來新的挑戰。

The USDT integration on Bitcoin marks a significant turning point for both the stablecoin market and the broader Bitcoin ecosystem. By combining the security and decentralization of Bitcoin with the speed and scalability of the Lightning Network, USDT is poised to transform the way global payments and remittances are conducted.

Bitcoin上的USDT集成標誌著Stablecoin市場和更廣泛的比特幣生態系統的重要轉折點。通過將比特幣的安全性和權力下放與閃電網絡的速度和可擴展性相結合，USDT有望改變全球付款和匯款的方式。

As more wallets, payment providers, and businesses integrate USDT into their systems, we are likely to see a surge in Bitcoin’s role as the dominant platform for stablecoin transactions.

隨著越來越多的錢包，付款提供商和企業將USDT集成到他們的系統中，我們很可能會看到比特幣作為Stablecoin交易的主要平台的潮流。

This announcement, heralding a new era for Bitcoin as a global financial rail, highlights the growing demand for low-cost, instant payments

這一宣布，預示了比特幣作為全球金融鐵路的新時代，強調了對低成本，即時付款的需求不斷增長