TRON Highlights Role in PayPal and LayerZero’s PYUSD Integration

The stablecoin market took a major step forward this week. As PayPal’s USD stablecoin, PYUSD, expanded its reach across multiple blockchains. Thanks to its integration with LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard and Stargate’s Hydra system, PYUSD. It is now available beyond its native blockchains. This includes new support for the TRON network. This highlighted its role as a key part of the global rollout.

PayPal’s Stablecoin Goes Multi-Chain

PayPal launched PYUSD in 2023 as one of the first stablecoins issued by a major financial technology company. Originally deployed on Ethereum. It quickly spread to other chains like Solana and Arbitrum. With this new expansion, PYUSD is now extending to nine additional blockchains, including Abstract, Aptos, Avalanche, Ink, Sei, Stable and TRON. This expansion is powered by PYUSD0. The upgraded version of PayPal USD that operates through LayerZero and Stargate. 

The goal is simple: make PYUSD usable across as many networks as possible without losing its fungibility. Whether someone holds PYUSD or PYUSD0. It is treated as the same stablecoin backed by U.S. dollars and issued by Paxos. For end users, no action is required. Their holdings remain fully interchangeable across blockchains, with transfers made seamless by LayerZero’s infrastructure.

TRON’s Place in the New System

TRON has emerged as one of the world’s most used blockchain networks, especially for stablecoin transactions. It already powers billions of dollars in transfers daily. This makes it a natural home for PayPal’s stablecoin. With PYUSD now available on TRON through Stargate Hydra. The network is set to provide an efficient and low-cost settlement layer for global users. TRON DAO stressed that this integration fits its mission of supporting secure, convenient and scalable payment systems. The move is also symbolic. It shows that TRON remains central in the global stablecoin economy. Even as newer blockchains compete for adoption.

LayerZero and Stargate

At the core of this integration are two important infrastructure players: LayerZero and Stargate. LayerZero acts as the rail, enabling PYUSD0 to move across different blockchains while keeping it fully fungible. Stargate, which LayerZero acquired, provides the interface for transferring assets through its Hydra model. Together, they make it possible for PYUSD to expand to multiple chains. Without requiring users to trust centralized exchanges or banks. This setup allows self-custodians to move their PYUSD seamlessly across blockchains. It eliminates friction and brings stable value to where it is needed most: applications, wallets and payment platforms. Those that operate outside traditional banking.

Industry Perspectives

David Weber, Head of Ecosystem at PayPal USD, said the expansion is about meeting market demand. While keeping compliance at the center. “By working together, we will enable PYUSD to reach new markets faster while maintaining compliance and composability from day one,” he noted.

Bryan Pellegrino, CEO of LayerZero Labs, described stablecoins as the “killer app” of crypto. He added, “The U.S. dollar is the foundation of finance. With PYUSD0, PayPal USD expands its reach and flexibility to work across today’s networks and tomorrow’s. Launches like this make it clear we are at the start of a global financial market that works without borders.”

Outlook

The integration of PYUSD with LayerZero and TRON marks a significant milestone for digital payments. By combining PayPal’s brand trust, LayerZero’s cross-chain rails and TRON’s established transaction network. PYUSD is set to reach new markets and more users than ever before. This collaboration shows how traditional finance, fintech and blockchain technology can converge to build the next generation of global payment systems. Stablecoins like PYUSD may soon become not just a crypto tool. But a foundation of the broader financial world.