Stable’s launch marks the introduction of a purpose-built Layer-1 (L1) designed to support high-throughput, low-cost USDT transfers for both retail users and enterprises. Its architecture reflects this narrow but high-value focus: StableBFT provides fast finality through a delegated Proof-of-Stake (dPoS) model, Stable EVM extends familiar Ethereum tooling while integrating stablecoin-specific modules, and StableDB’s dual-database design separates live and/or recent state from historical data to reduce latency. The custom RPC stack further enhances performance by utilizing dedicated nodes and integrated indexing to optimize data access and transaction processing. Together, these components create an environment optimized for payments rather than generalized computation, a design choice that differentiates Stable from most existing L1s. The mainnet launch also introduced the STABLE token, the network’s native asset that will be used for governance and network security. Its distribution supports long-term ecosystem alignment through allocations to core contributors, investors, and community initiatives, including campaigns surrounding the mainnet launch. Tokenholders will be able to delegate to validators participating in consensus, and both validators and delegators will be able to engage in protocol governance. Importantly, validators may share accumulated USDT gas fees with delegators, providing an additional source of valuable rewards that reinforce participation incentives. With established ecosystem partners, such as Alchemy, LayerZero, PayPal, Anchorage, Chipper Cash, and MetaComp on board at launch, Stable enters the market with early infrastructure and institutional support, aiming to enable a scalable, payment-focused network.