- LayerZero and PayPal expand the PYUSD stablecoin to nine additional blockchains.
- PayPal will use LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard to extend PYUSD to Aptos, Tron and other networks.
PayPal has partnered with LayerZero to broaden the reach of its PayPal USD stablecoin (PYUSD), adding support on nine more blockchain networks. The announcement comes as LayerZero’s native token, ZRO, records modest gains.
With LayerZero enabling greater interoperability and accessibility for PYUSD via Stargate Hydra and an unpermissioned deployment called PYUSD0, what implications might this have for ZRO?
LayerZero and PayPal team up to bring PYUSD to nine new networks
LayerZero, a leading interoperability protocol, has teamed up with PayPal to expand PYUSD across multiple blockchain ecosystems.
According to a LayerZero blog post, the collaboration leverages LayerZero’s infrastructure to support real-world payments while tapping into PYUSD liquidity.
The stablecoin initially launched on Ethereum and later expanded to Solana and Arbitrum.
This latest expansion makes PYUSD available on nine additional chains, including Tron, Avalanche, Aptos, Ink, Sei, and Stable.
PYUSD on Tron https://t.co/QSAGB6pC9y
— H.E. Justin Sun 👨🚀 (Astronaut Version) (@justinsuntron) September 18, 2025
This expansion is facilitated by Stargate Hydra, a bridge platform that uses LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard, enabling compliant, permissionless token deployments from day one.
PayPal is expanding its footprint using the PYUSD0 deployment.
“As the stablecoin market continues its rapid growth past $270 billion, innovations like this are critical to building seamless, interoperable financial infrastructure that users and developers need. By working together, we’ll enable PYUSD to reach new markets faster while maintaining compliance and composability from day one,” said David Weber, head of the PayPal USD ecosystem.
ZRO price outlook amid notable LayerZero integrations
LayerZero integrations with major partners like PayPal could attract additional interest to ZRO.
Recent developments, including the launch of Stargate Fast Swaps, have highlighted LayerZero’s ambition to lead cross-chain swapping.
Fast Swaps—offering sub-second quotes, guaranteed pricing and one-second execution—were developed in partnership with Aori and rely on LayerZero’s messaging capabilities.
Revenues generated by Fast Swaps will be used to buy back ZRO, which could influence the token’s market dynamics.
As LayerZero continues to integrate with high-profile projects, ZRO’s value could benefit from increased utility and demand.
Following the PayPal USD integration news, ZRO rallied toward $2.10; although bulls were unable to sustain all gains, the token appears well positioned for further upside.
Upside targets for bullish traders could include $3.20 initially, with an extended rally potentially reaching $7.14.
On the downside, key support levels to watch include the March 2025 lows near $1.50.