USDT.a

Launched in July 2025 by a team based in Singapore, USDT.a is a fully collateralized stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar and developed by ArtaFoundation. It is deployed on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) and follows the ART20 token standard — a custom framework introduced by ArtaBlockchain to support programmable and efficient digital assets within decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. USDT.a is backed 1:1 by traditional USDT (Tether) held in institutional custody. Each USDT.a token issued corresponds directly to an equivalent amount of USDT stored in off-chain reserves. The project is designed to address concerns around transparency, programmability, and on-chain usability of fiat-pegged stablecoins. Circulating supply is managed based on verified reserves, with regular audits and publicly accessible dashboards.Built on the ART20 standard, USDT.a supports features such as transaction fee delegation, programmable compliance rules, gas optimization, and contract-level permissions. These functions make the token more adaptable for institutional use and allow integration into smart contracts with reduced friction. ART20 also supports metadata layers that enable use in regulated DeFi environments where permissions and traceability are required.