Singapore, January 30th, 2026, Chainwire
LBank, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, successfully hosted an exclusive Twitter Space featuring Brian Mehler, CEO of Stable, drawing widespread global attention to the next evolution of stablecoin infrastructure and real-world digital payments. The session attracted a total of over 41,600 listeners, with a live peak exceeding 3,900 concurrent participants, underscoring strong industry interest in purpose-built payment blockchains.
The conversation centered on Stable’s groundbreaking approach: building a Layer 1 blockchain where USDT serves as the native gas token. This design elevates stablecoins from a mere medium of exchange to the foundational layer of modern payment infrastructure.
Redefining Stablecoin Infrastructure
Brian Mehler explained that Stable was founded to address core limitations in both legacy payment systems and existing blockchain networks—such as slow settlement times, volatile fees, and cumbersome onboarding. While stablecoins have achieved massive adoption, the infrastructure supporting them has rarely been optimized specifically for payments.
Stable bridges this gap with its “stablechain” architecture, allowing users to pay transaction fees directly in USDT. By eliminating reliance on volatile native tokens, the network delivers predictable, ultra-low-cost transactions and a dramatically simplified user experience for both individuals and enterprises.
Payments Designed for Everyday Real-World Use
A major highlight of the discussion was Stable’s gas-free peer-to-peer USDT transfers, purpose-built for high-frequency, real-life scenarios including remittances, invoice settlements, and cross-border commerce. Brian emphasized that these transfers are Sybil-resistant and cryptographically secure, yet remain intuitive even for non-crypto-native users through the upcoming Stable Pay mobile application.
By removing wallet-level friction, Stable aims to deliver blockchain payments that feel as seamless and familiar as today’s leading digital payment apps—while preserving the transparency, immutability, and finality unique to blockchain technology.
High-Performance, Enterprise-Ready Architecture
Technically, Stable combines a Delegated Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism with its proprietary Stable BFT protocol to achieve sub-second finality and high throughput. The network is fully EVM-compatible, enabling developers to port existing applications with minimal changes while benefiting from faster settlement and predictable economics.
Brian also previewed upcoming milestones, including the Stable v1.2 upgrade, guaranteed blockspace for enterprise partners, and forthcoming confidential transfer features to support institutional-grade use cases.
Strategic Partnerships Fueling Ecosystem Growth
Stable’s roadmap has been shaped by early and strategic collaborations with industry leaders including Tether, Bitfinex, PayPal Ventures, and Franklin Templeton. These partnerships ensure alignment with real-world payment needs and evolving regulatory standards.
Recent milestones—such as PYUSD integration and deepening ties across the DeFi ecosystem—further solidify Stable’s position as a payments-first blockchain engineered for global scale.
Governance, Compliance, and the Role of the STABLE Token
Brian clarified that the STABLE token functions as a governance and ecosystem utility token managed by the independent Stable Foundation. While USDT powers all transaction fees, STABLE enables protocol governance, ecosystem grants, and long-term network sustainability.
Stable’s approach strikes a balance between decentralization and compliance, proactively engaging with regulators while maintaining a permissionless infrastructure that institutions can confidently adopt.
Looking Ahead to 2026 and Beyond
Looking forward, Stable plans to expand its enterprise offerings, developer tooling, and consumer-facing payment products, with the ultimate goal of positioning stablecoins as core infrastructure for global financial flows. Brian closed by reaffirming the project’s guiding principle: “We are rebuilding payment systems from the ground up with user experience at the center—not patching broken legacy models.”
This Twitter Space further cemented LBank’s role as a premier platform for high-caliber industry conversations, connecting global audiences with the builders and innovators driving the future of crypto payments, stablecoins, and real-world blockchain adoption. LBank remains committed to fostering meaningful dialogue and spotlighting projects that bridge cryptocurrency with mainstream finance.
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