- Bybit supports PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin on Solana.
- The move improves blockchain interoperability.
- Most of PYUSD’s market liquidity is now on Solana.
Blockchain interoperability is one of the most important developments in the crypto space. It allows users to access the advantages of different blockchain platforms seamlessly.
Recently, a move by Bybit has improved interoperability by integrating some of the most important platforms currently. The move also demonstrates the growth of both Solana and PAYUSD.
Bybit Integrates PAYUSD Stablecoin on Solana
Blockchain interoperability is steadily advancing. On Friday, August 15, Bybit integrated PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin into the Solana blockchain ecosystem. This integration enables seamless transactions of PYUSD across the Solana and Ethereum networks, a significant move towards enhanced interoperability in the crypto sector.
This move is particularly notable for its timing and scale. PYUSD has quickly climbed the ranks to become the sixth-largest stablecoin by market capitalization and has recently achieved over 500,000 transactions. This rapid adoption underscores the market’s demand for this asset, associated with the PayPal platform.
Why Solana Leads in PYUSD Traffic
The move also shows Solana’s growing importance in stablecoin transfers. Notably, a significant portion of PYUSD’s liquidity, more than 56%, is hosted on Solana, according to DeFiLlama data. The rest of the transactions are on Ethereum.
Solana is in the lead due to its low fees and scalability, as well as its growing ecosystem. Low fees make Solana ideal for stablecoin transfers. Moreover, its growing ecosystem means that more users are engaging with the network.
On Monday, August 19, Solana’s volume on decentralized exchanges was $723.11 million, compared to Ethereum’s $702.65 million. Still, low fees attract a significant amount of automated and bot traffic.
On the Flipside
- Ethereum’s Total Value Locked (TVL) still dwarfs most other chains, taking up 57.98% of all blockchain TVL.
- Solana has received some criticism for its technical issues and centralization concerns. Recently, Solana validators quietly fixed a major vulnerability that could have resulted in network-wide downtime.
Why This Matters
The integration of PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin on Solana via Bybit is a significant milestone in blockchain interoperability. It represents a shift towards a more interconnected crypto space where users have more choice of platforms.
Read more about how Solana avoided a major outage:
Solana Quietly Patches Critical Vulnerability, Avoiding Network-Wide Outage
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