Tether announced on July 11, 2025, that it would withdraw its support for USDT from the OMNI layer network, Bitcoin Cash SLP, Kusama, EOS and Algorand, as reported by Criptonoticias on September 1.
Tether scales affect the balance of USDTs remaining in those chains. From that day on, It will be frozen and cannot be redeemed. The reason for this is the operational cost of generating nodes with low user and developer activity on these platforms and low volume of transactions, Stablcoins Company has communicated. Therefore, the company will focus on protocols that involve larger adoption, such as Ethereum, Tron and Solana.
Users with OMNI Layer USDT – the first network to house this token in 2014 – or the other four platforms have a month to migrate or exchange assets. Once the deadline has passed, tether contracts block funds for these “blockchains” without the possibility of reinstatement, so attempts to withdraw or transfer are of no use.
So what should you do with your USDT?
If you have USDTs on any of these networks, the easiest option is to send them directly to Centralized Exchange (CEX). Here it is, Avoid additional steps and higher committees that imply use Intercadena Bridge.
If you have an account on any of these exchanges, the process of placing USDT in temporary shelters within them is familiar and accessible. Once the funds have been exchanged, if you bet on the total self-occustody, you can transfer it to a private hardware wallet.
If you have USDT in your CEX and it’s inside a wallet or compartment linked to Omni, Bitcoin Cash, Kusama, EOS, or Algorand Your exchange should automatically convert it to another network for you Before the deadline imposed by Tethher. However, it would be wise to check in advance whether this applies in advance to avoid possible setbacks.
Another way is to rely on the official tether platform to redeem the affected USDT. This process requires authentication and identity verification (KYC), but guarantees that it is directly equivalent to stablecoins in fíat currency in your bank account. This channel is usually more direct than a distributed solution, but has at least two distinct drawbacks. This is a restrictive procedure for non-residents in the US. And the minimum redemption amount is $100,000according to Tether.
If you choose a bridge, you will need to review the rates and confirmation times in advance. Third-party bridges may have deadlines or pauses. This means that if you make a transition a few hours after the deadline, you may have remaining funds in transit. Planning the transition a few days in advance will prevent you from losing USDT.
Consider that this option requires more technical expertise and caution when implementing a funding “bridge.” You also need a single mulching wallet, such as Metamusk. It should support both Ethereum or Tron, and one of the five networks that are affected at the same time. A wallet specialized for a single chain, but it supports USDT, but as long as the bridge allows it, that should be sufficient.
The following links will give you an idea of the bridges that exist between the affected network and Ethereum in case you decide on this technical option for funding migration.
Next, this time I’ll leave a separate list between the affected ones and the Tron (TRX) network. at the moment, There is no solution to connect your Omni network with Tron. For infrastructure cookingIt can either link Tron to Bitcoin Cash.
We will conduct our own research into the viability of these cryptocurrency bridges. Cryptonotics is not responsible for any loss of funds that may occur when using it. It also ensures that there are no technical errors or vulnerabilities in the protocol.