LayerZero Secures Strategic Investment from Tether on February 10, 2026

According to media reports, LayerZero secured strategic investment from Tether on February 10, 2026. The investor for this round is Tether.LayerZero is a cross-chain interoperability protocol designed specifically for lightweight messaging. The protocol enables secure and verifiable message transmission across different blockchains and offers a configurable decentralized trust model. LayerZero utilizes a suite of highly efficient gas-optimized and non-upgradable smart contracts to ensure system security and stability.As a key player in web3 infrastructure, LayerZero’s cross-chain communication solution provides essential connectivity for on-chain applications amid an increasingly complex multi-chain ecosystem. This strategic investment from Tether reflects market recognition of LayerZero’s technology and signals Tether’s strategic deployment in the infrastructure sector.Key milestones in LayerZero’s development include: the launch of its ZRO token for trading in June 2024, with listings on major exchanges such as Binance, Coinbase, and Upbit; completion of a $120 million Series B financing in April 2023; a $135 million Series A1 financing in March 2022; and a $6 million Series A financing in September 2021. This latest strategic investment will further strengthen LayerZero’s leading position in cross-chain interoperability.