Tether announced the launch of its Wallet Development Kit on November 11. According to the digital asset company, the open-source software development kit would allow developers to integrate non-custodial wallets in any app or website.
Tether, the digital asset company, launched its Wallet Development Kit (WDK), which aims to enable the integration of non-custodial wallets and enhance Bitcoin and USDt user experiences. Tether revealed that the kit would embrace humans and digital beings while offering a wide range of features.
Tether announces launch of Wallet Development Kit(WDK)
According to Tether, its newly unveiled software, WDK, is in honor of the publication of the 2008 Bitcoin whitepaper. The company emphasized that it intended to strengthen its commitment to the core principles of decentralized and permissionless financial systems.
Tether specified that decentralized financial systems prioritize user sovereignty for both human and digital beings.
The digital asset firm highlighted that WDK by Tether was modular and resilient software that ensured developers remained in control of their creations. Tether added the software and offered a self-custodial kit, allowing developers to create improved mobile and desktop web wallet experiences.
“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.”
– Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether
The stablecoin issuer noted the software kit is built to withstand challenging scenarios, and its non-custodial features would remove reliance on third-party solutions, and enable unlimited user control.
Tether highlighted the kit’s modular and customizable features, which would facilitate an adaptable design for businesses. According to the company, this flexibility would allow fintech platforms and gaming studios to implement the software easily.
The digital asset company also stated that the kit would provide its users with a quick and seamless integration. “With the kit’s simplified setup process, developers will save time and resources while integrating the wallet functionality.”
WDK to address developers’ current and future needs
Tether emphasized the need for decentralized solutions, especially as financial markets continued to evolve. It further highlighted that WDK by Tether was curated to support global financial systems.
The company noted the kit would address current developer needs while anticipating technological developments such as AI-driven tools.
Yesterday at @LuganoPlanB I presented a preview of Tether's Local AI development kit, privacy focused, powered by peer-to-peer technology 🍐🍐
Write the code once, and run everywhere, from a 40$ phone, to a flagship smartphone, from a laptop to a mainframe with many H100, from a… pic.twitter.com/L0Uz2P7BKg
— Paolo Ardoino 🤖🍐 (@paoloardoino) October 27, 2024
Ardoino had previewed the newly launched software development kit in an announcement at the recent Lugano Plan B event. The CEO stated that the software would allow developers to write code once and send it across different devices.
He added that the SDK would support various models, including Llama and Marian. Ardoino noted the kit used peer-to-peer (P2P) structures to fine-tune data securely and store weights.
The new software reportedly aligns with Tether’s efforts to embrace AI technology following its announcement on March 26 to expand into the technology strategically.
Ardoino also noted the company’s establishment of a new division to promote transparency and decentralize the AI space.
