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Tether CEO Reveals: The Investment Landscape and Future Vision of the Stablecoin Giant
Stablecoin Giant Tether CEO Reveals Company Strategic Blueprint
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino recently gave an interview, sharing the company's development history, investment strategy, and future vision. As the world's largest stablecoin issuer, Tether not only maintains a leading position in the stablecoin sector but has also made significant investments in various fields such as AI, agriculture, and energy.
From Tech Geek to Stablecoin Leader
Ardoino claims to be a "tech fanatic" with 32 years of programming experience. He initially worked as a senior developer at a trading platform, later becoming the CTO of that platform and Tether, until he was promoted to CEO of Tether in 2023.
Ardoino stated that Tether faced many doubts at its inception, but after nearly 10 years of development, it has become one of the most profitable companies in the world. In 2024 alone, Tether achieved a profit of 13 billion dollars.
He believes that the global influence of stablecoins is increasing day by day, especially playing an important role in developing countries. Compared to developed countries, stablecoins significantly enhance financial efficiency in emerging market countries.
Change in the Livelihood of People in Countries with High Inflation
Ardoino pointed out that the success of USDT stems from the deteriorating economic conditions in many countries. Taking Turkey and Argentina as examples, these countries are facing high inflation and significant depreciation of their local currencies, and USDT provides a hedging avenue for the local population.
He emphasized that the popularity of smartphones and the high proportion of young people are key factors driving the adoption of the digital dollar. Young people have become the first group to learn how to use cryptocurrency and pass this knowledge on to their parents, helping them securely hold digital dollars through smartphones.
Adhere to ecological neutrality
Regarding the rise of more and more "stablecoin exclusive chains," Ardoino stated that Tether will not create its own blockchain but will maintain a neutral stance. He believes there should be an open market and fair competition among different blockchains.
Tether plans to develop an algorithm in its new wallet and products that allows users to automatically bridge a portion of their funds via USDT to the blockchain with "minimum transaction fees" and "fastest confirmation speed." This initiative aims to provide users with a fairer ecosystem, especially to assist those who cannot afford high transaction fees.
Billion Dollar Investment Chess Game
Ardoino revealed that Tether has earned about 20 billion USD over the past two to three years, with less than 5% allocated to shareholders. The company retains most of its funds for investment, currently investing approximately 14 billion USD through various means.
Investment directions include:
Expand distribution networks: Invest in terminal nodes and payment infrastructure in Africa and Latin America.
Invest in digital distribution platforms: such as the video platform Rumble with 70 million users.
Long-term stable investment: such as investing in Adecoagro, the largest single landowner in South America.
Bitcoin Mining and Energy Sector: The Tether Group currently holds over 100,000 coins and is expected to become the world's largest Bitcoin miner by the end of this year.
AI Field: Invest in the leading AI infrastructure company Northern Data.
Brain-Computer Interface: Investment focused on the brain-computer interface field of Blackrock Neurotech.
Ardoino emphasized that Tether's business model allows the company to remain private for a long time, without the need to go public, raise funds, or be accountable for quarterly financial reports. This independence enables Tether to make long-term investments and considerations.
Tether's "Four Stability" Philosophy
Ardoino defines Tether as a "stable company" that aims to provide four types of "stability" for society:
Currency stability: through stablecoins and Bitcoin.
Communication Stability: Ensuring Freedom of Speech.
Smart Stability: Prevent AI from being centrally controlled.
Energy Stability: Establish a decentralized energy system.
He believes that only the combination of these four elements can truly stabilize society.
Ardoino looks to the future, predicting that in 15 years there will be one trillion AI agents, which may use stablecoins and Bitcoin for transactions. He believes that if self-custody wallets can be integrated into every AI agent, USDT is likely to become one of their main currencies.
Finally, Ardoino emphasized that Tether is committed to maintaining independence and avoiding becoming a negative force. Even if changes occur in the future, he hopes that the technology created can exist independently, which is the core appeal of peer-to-peer technology.