February 2026 Welcome to the fifth edition of The Stable Standard, where we share progress across the Stable network and how stablecoin-native infrastructure is becoming the default payment layer for the exploding agentic AI economy.Agentic Payments on StableJust days ago, Citrini Research released “The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis,” stating that as AI agents scale, they will seek faster, cheaper alternatives to traditional card networks. The report suggests many agents will rely on stable...

February 2026 Welcome to the fifth edition of The Stable Standard, where we share progress across the Stable network and how stablecoin-native infrastructure is becoming the default payment layer for the exploding agentic AI economy.Agentic Payments on StableJust days ago, Citrini Research released “The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis,” stating that as AI agents scale, they will seek faster, cheaper alternatives to traditional card networks. The report suggests many agents will rely on stable...

At Stable, we are on a mission to design a seamless infrastructure for the real economy. StableChain provides a fast, predictable, compliant, and low-cost settlement platform that enables scalable stablecoin payments for institutions while remaining straightforward for users. Since Stable Mainnet launched on December 8, 2025, the network has established a foundation for stablecoin-native settlement. Today, we are excited to announce Stable v1.2.0, a significant upgrade that improves the overa...

At Stable, we are on a mission to design a seamless infrastructure for the real economy. StableChain provides a fast, predictable, compliant, and low-cost settlement platform that enables scalable stablecoin payments for institutions while remaining straightforward for users. Since Stable Mainnet launched on December 8, 2025, the network has established a foundation for stablecoin-native settlement. Today, we are excited to announce Stable v1.2.0, a significant upgrade that improves the overa...

As stablecoin adoption expands beyond trading and speculative activity, stablecoins are increasingly used for real-world settlement flows . From cross-border remittances to payroll automation and merchant payouts, this shift places new demands on infrastructure: transactions must be predictable in cost, consistent in timing, and reliable at scale. Traditional blockchain fee models, where gas is paid in a volatile network token, introduce uncertainty into transaction costs. For retail users an...

As stablecoin adoption expands beyond trading and speculative activity, stablecoins are increasingly used for real-world settlement flows . From cross-border remittances to payroll automation and merchant payouts, this shift places new demands on infrastructure: transactions must be predictable in cost, consistent in timing, and reliable at scale. Traditional blockchain fee models, where gas is paid in a volatile network token, introduce uncertainty into transaction costs. For retail users an...

We’re pleased to announce an upcoming Stable Mainnet protocol upgrade: Stable v1.2.0 on February 4, 8:00 AM UTC. This release is focused on strengthening the network’s production readiness through improvements to token usability, developer ergonomics, and chain observability. The intent is to reduce friction for integrators and improve the reliability of downstream infrastructure (indexers, explorers, analytics, wallets, and application backends) operating on Stable.Stable v1.2.0 Upgrade High...

We’re pleased to announce an upcoming Stable Mainnet protocol upgrade: Stable v1.2.0 on February 4, 8:00 AM UTC. This release is focused on strengthening the network’s production readiness through improvements to token usability, developer ergonomics, and chain observability. The intent is to reduce friction for integrators and improve the reliability of downstream infrastructure (indexers, explorers, analytics, wallets, and application backends) operating on Stable.Stable v1.2.0 Upgrade High...

Key TakeawaysPayments impose different infrastructure requirements than trading or general computation, prioritizing predictability, consistency, and operational simplicity.General-purpose blockchains introduce structural uncertainty through fee volatility, shared blockspace contention, and variable settlement behavior.Stablecoin-native settlement streamlines the payment lifecycle by aligning on-chain execution with off-chain accounting, reducing operational complexity and enhancing efficienc...

Key TakeawaysPayments impose different infrastructure requirements than trading or general computation, prioritizing predictability, consistency, and operational simplicity.General-purpose blockchains introduce structural uncertainty through fee volatility, shared blockspace contention, and variable settlement behavior.Stablecoin-native settlement streamlines the payment lifecycle by aligning on-chain execution with off-chain accounting, reducing operational complexity and enhancing efficienc...

HighlightsOver $780 million secured in on-chain assets on StableChain.Over 3,000 smart contracts were deployed on StableChain in its first days.StablePay will open for priority access soon, followed by a global launch.With 150+ partners building the Stable ecosystem across traditional finance and fintech, Stable is delivering a vast ecosystem from the start.More exciting updates for StableChain and StablePay are coming soon, with a focus on improved efficiency and user experience.Primer: From...

HighlightsOver $780 million secured in on-chain assets on StableChain.Over 3,000 smart contracts were deployed on StableChain in its first days.StablePay will open for priority access soon, followed by a global launch.With 150+ partners building the Stable ecosystem across traditional finance and fintech, Stable is delivering a vast ecosystem from the start.More exciting updates for StableChain and StablePay are coming soon, with a focus on improved efficiency and user experience.Primer: From...

Welcome to the third edition of The Stable Standard, where we share developments from the Stable network, ecosystem updates, and the evolving landscape of the stablecoin economy. This issue marks a major milestone: Stable Mainnet is live, the STABLE Airdrop has begun, and the ecosystem is expanding rapidly with Day 1 infrastructure partners, liquidity providers, and application developers building toward global-scale settlement.Mainnet Launch Stable Mainnet is officially live, marking a signi...

Welcome to the third edition of The Stable Standard, where we share developments from the Stable network, ecosystem updates, and the evolving landscape of the stablecoin economy. This issue marks a major milestone: Stable Mainnet is live, the STABLE Airdrop has begun, and the ecosystem is expanding rapidly with Day 1 infrastructure partners, liquidity providers, and application developers building toward global-scale settlement.Mainnet Launch Stable Mainnet is officially live, marking a signi...

Today marks an important milestone for Stable and for the broader stablecoin economy. Stable Mainnet is officially live, activating StableChain, our USDT-native Layer 1 designed for high-volume, predictable stablecoin settlement. This moment represents more than a technical release: it is the beginning of dedicated infrastructure for the stablecoin economy. As we move into this next phase, we want to outline the thesis that guides our work and the role StableChain will play in shaping the fut...

Today marks an important milestone for Stable and for the broader stablecoin economy. Stable Mainnet is officially live, activating StableChain, our USDT-native Layer 1 designed for high-volume, predictable stablecoin settlement. This moment represents more than a technical release: it is the beginning of dedicated infrastructure for the stablecoin economy. As we move into this next phase, we want to outline the thesis that guides our work and the role StableChain will play in shaping the fut...

IntroductionAs Stable enters its next phase of network growth, we are pleased to announce the STABLE Airdrop. This distribution recognizes the users, builders, and ecosystem participants who contributed to the early development of Stable as a stablecoin-native settlement layer. The airdrop allocates tokens to users who held vault receipts from the two pre-deposit phases, as well as to users who deployed those receipts into integrated vaults on Morpho, Pendle, and Uniswap. Allocations are dete...

IntroductionAs Stable enters its next phase of network growth, we are pleased to announce the STABLE Airdrop. This distribution recognizes the users, builders, and ecosystem participants who contributed to the early development of Stable as a stablecoin-native settlement layer. The airdrop allocates tokens to users who held vault receipts from the two pre-deposit phases, as well as to users who deployed those receipts into integrated vaults on Morpho, Pendle, and Uniswap. Allocations are dete...

Stable, the institutional-grade blockchain built for stablecoins; and Theo, a full stack platform connecting on-chain capital to global financial markets, today announced a combined commitment of over $100M to ULTRA, the only tokenized U.S. Treasury strategy rated AAA by Particula. This significant commitment will help drive immediate liquidity for ULTRA. Institutional users will be able to gain exposure to ULTRA via Theo’s thBILL, which provides on-chain access to institutional-grade, short ...

Stable, the institutional-grade blockchain built for stablecoins; and Theo, a full stack platform connecting on-chain capital to global financial markets, today announced a combined commitment of over $100M to ULTRA, the only tokenized U.S. Treasury strategy rated AAA by Particula. This significant commitment will help drive immediate liquidity for ULTRA. Institutional users will be able to gain exposure to ULTRA via Theo’s thBILL, which provides on-chain access to institutional-grade, short ...