Tether’s Multifaceted Approach to Bitcoin

At a recent Bitcoin conference, Tether’s CEO delivered a speech that shattered the simplistic notion of the company as merely a stablecoin issuer.

Mining as a Hedge and Security Measure

“Why mine Bitcoin when we already hold so much?” It’s a question many ask. The answer lies in Tether’s strategic approach: mining serves as both a hedge for their BTC holdings and an active contribution to network security. By deploying substantial hash power, they reinforce Bitcoin’s defenses—a move that aligns profitability with principle.

Infrastructure for Sovereignty

Tether’s Wallet Development Kit (WDK) exemplifies their infrastructure-first mindset. The goal? To enable companies, applications, and even AI agents to integrate non-custodial Bitcoin wallets seamlessly. “AI shouldn’t rely on corporate-controlled APIs,” the CEO argued. “It should own its wallet, execute tasks autonomously, and operate beyond centralized rules.”

Decentralized AI: The KUBA Initiative

Their new AI platform, KUBA—inspired by Asimov’s The Last Question—aims to democratize artificial intelligence. Designed for local inference on everything from $30 Android phones to high-performance servers, KUBA rejects the data-extraction model of Big Tech. “We’re building AI that serves society, not shareholders,” he emphasized.

Plan B: More Than a Fallback Strategy

Tether’s support for Plan B Network (with a nod to its colloquial meaning) reflects their advocacy for monetary and communication sovereignty. Through partnerships with universities, investments in BTC Pay Server, and events like the Plan B Summit in Lugano, they’re fostering a world where individuals retain control over their financial and digital lives.

Peer-to-Peer Everything: The Keet Experiment

Keet, their alpha-stage P2P communication app, eliminates centralized servers entirely. Voice, video, files—all flow directly between users. “The ‘cloud’ isn’t your friend,” the CEO quipped. “It’s just someone else’s computer siphoning your data.”

A Future Built on Principles

From Rumble’s $775M investment to grassroots education programs, Tether’s blueprint merges profit with purpose. Their message is clear: decentralization isn’t a buzzword—it’s the foundation of every project they touch.