The STABLE token is the native governance and coordination token of Stable.xyz’s blockchain — often called the “Stablechain.” Rather than using a volatile native token for everyday transfers, Stablechain is built specifically for stablecoins (notably USDT), using them for payments, gas fees, and settlement.
STABLE itself is used under the hood — for staking, validator coordination, and governance — not for payments.
Stablecoins like USDT and USDC have become essential in crypto for trading, payments, and DeFi. Yet, despite their popularity, they face key challenges: high transaction fees on congested blockchains, reliance on networks not optimized for stablecoin transfers, and limited scalability for large-volume payments.
The STABLE token and Stable.xyz’s USDT-native Layer‑1 blockchain aim to address these weaknesses by tackling a few key gaps:
Volatility in transaction fees: By making stablecoins (like USDT) the native asset for gas and payments, users don’t need to hold or manage volatile native tokens just to pay fees.
Expensive or unpredictable fees for stablecoin transfers: Stablechain offers USDT‑gas and promises predictable, stable costs rather than sudden spikes.
Fragmented stablecoin infrastructure: Stable provides a dedicated, high-performance Layer‑1 blockchain purpose‑built for stablecoins — simplifying development and adoption compared to juggling multiple chains or bridges.
Inefficient user experience: With EVM-compatibility, fully stablecoin‑native transfers, sub‑second finality, and no need for a second token, Stablechain simplifies crypto for users and enterprises alike.
The STABLE token is developed by the team behind Stablechain, led by experienced crypto and finance professionals, with strategic guidance from Bitfinex and Tether. The leadership combines technical expertise in blockchain infrastructure and stablecoin design with operational and institutional experience, enabling the project to build a USDT-native Layer‑1 blockchain for stable, efficient payments. Backed by a $28 million seed funding round from notable investors, the team focuses on governance, validator coordination, and ecosystem growth, positioning STABLE as a credible and enterprise-ready stablecoin infrastructure.
There are several reasons why STABLE is drawing attention in the crypto and payments world:
Purpose-built architecture for stablecoins: Unlike many chains that force stablecoins to adapt to existing ecosystems, Stablechain is built around stablecoins from day one — giving it a design edge for payments and global remittances.
Institutional‑grade scalability & performance: Stable promises sub-second block finality, high throughput, and enterprise‑ready infrastructure — important for real-world stablecoin adoption and high-volume payments.
EVM compatibility with stablecoin focus: Developers familiar with Ethereum tooling (Solidity, etc.) can build on Stablechain without reinventing the wheel — but with the benefits of stablecoin-native design.
Backed by major crypto and finance players: The project has raised funding (e.g. a seed round with notable investors) to build out infrastructure and grow adoption.
Here’s a snapshot of currently available public info about STABLE (as of December 2025):
The tokenomics of STABLE are structured to align long-term growth, network security, and community participation:
Team and Investors/Advisors allocations: subject to 4‑year linear vesting with a 1‑year cliff — to ensure long-term alignment and ongoing commitment.
Ecosystem & Community allocation: part of this unlocked at mainnet launch to support early ecosystem growth (e.g. liquidity, partner integrations, user onboarding, incentives), with the remainder vesting over ~3 years.
Genesis Distribution: 100% unlocked at launch — to bootstrap liquidity, early community incentives, and ecosystem activation.
STABLE is not used for paying transaction fees or gas. Instead, it serves as:
Governance token: holders can vote on protocol upgrades, parameter changes, and treasury allocations.
Staking / validator coordination: validators and delegators stake STABLE for consensus participation under the network’s delegated Proof‑of‑Stake (dPoS) mechanism (called StableBFT).
Yield for staking: Gas fees on the network are collected in USDT (or USDT0 on-chain representation), and validators may distribute those fees (in USDT) proportionally to STABLE stakers/delegators — linking network usage to real yield.
STABLE — as the governance and coordination token underpinning Stable.xyz’s USDT-native blockchain — represents a thoughtful departure from traditional crypto models. By separating the token used for governance/staking (STABLE) from the assets users actually transact in (USDT), Stablechain simplifies stablecoin payments, lowers friction, and aims to deliver enterprise-grade throughput and efficiency. For anyone interested in stablecoin infrastructure, payments, or DeFi built around stable assets, STABLE is one of the most interesting tokens to follow in the coming months.
FAQs
1. What is the difference between STABLE and USDT on Stablechain?
USDT (on Stablechain called USDT0) is the stablecoin that users hold, transfer, and use for payments/gas. STABLE — on the other hand — is the governance and staking token used behind the scenes for validator coordination, network security, and governance.
2. Do I need STABLE to send USDT or pay fees on Stablechain?
No — transaction fees and payments are expressed in USDT0. STABLE is not required for everyday transfers.
3. How many STABLE tokens are there in total?
The total supply (max supply) is fixed at 100 billion STABLE.
4. How is STABLE distributed?
It’s distributed as follows: 25% to investors & advisors; 25% to team; 40% to ecosystem & community; 10% as genesis distribution for early liquidity and ecosystem activation.
5. Can I stake STABLE? What are the benefits?
Yes — STABLE can be staked (delegated) to validators under the network’s dPoS consensus. Stakers may receive USDT-based fee rewards when validators distribute gas-fee revenue, aligning staking with real utility.

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