Tether is a blockchain-based cryptocurrency whose coins in circulation are backed by an equivalent amount of traditional fiat currencies which are held in a designated bank account.

First launching with USDT in 2014, the company’s idea was to make government money more compatible with newer crypto assets, which traded 24/7 on an active global market.

 

Tether belongs to a new breed of cryptocurrencies called stablecoins that aims to keep cryptocurrency valuations stable. Tether was created to build the necessary bridge between fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies.

 

 

 

 

You can hold on to your Tether with the expectation of it increasing in value, you can also store your Tokens safely on your account or in your crypto wallet.

You can trade Tether for other cryptocurrencies.

You can send it to anyone and anywhere with their Tether address.