- LayerZero and PayPal expand stablecoin PYUSD to nine new blockchains.
- PayPal will use LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard to roll out PYUSD on Aptos, Tron, and additional networks.
PayPal is partnering with LayerZero to extend its stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), to nine additional blockchain networks. The announcement comes alongside modest gains for LayerZero’s native token, ZRO.
With LayerZero enabling improved interoperability and broader accessibility for PYUSD through Stargate Hydra and a permissionless token implementation called PYUSD0, what are the implications for ZRO?
LayerZero and PayPal collaborate to bring PYUSD to nine new chains
LayerZero, a prominent interoperability protocol, has joined forces with PayPal to broaden the reach of PYUSD across multiple blockchain ecosystems.
According to LayerZero’s blog post, the collaboration leverages LayerZero’s infrastructure to support real-world payments by integrating it with PYUSD liquidity and distribution mechanisms.
PYUSD was originally launched on Ethereum and later became available on Solana and Arbitrum.
This latest expansion makes the stablecoin available on nine additional networks, including Tron, Avalanche, Aptos, Ink, Sei, and Stable.
The rollout is facilitated by Stargate Hydra, a bridging platform that uses LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard to provide a permissionless, interoperable token distribution from the start.
PayPal’s expansion uses the PYUSD0 approach to enable broader access.
“As the stablecoin market continues to grow rapidly—surpassing $270 billion—innovations like this are essential to build the seamless, interoperable financial infrastructure users and developers demand. By working together, we will enable PYUSD to reach new markets faster while maintaining compliance and composability from day one,” said David Weber, Head of Ecosystem for PayPal USD.
Price outlook for ZRO amid notable LayerZero integrations
LayerZero’s technology integrations with major players like PayPal could attract additional attention and demand for ZRO.
Recent developments, including the introduction of Stargate Fast Swaps, highlight LayerZero’s ambition to lead the cross-chain swap market.
The Fast Swaps feature—built in collaboration with Aori and powered by LayerZero messaging—promises sub-second quotes, guaranteed pricing, and execution within one second.
Revenue generated from Fast Swaps will be directed toward ZRO buybacks, which may affect the token’s market dynamics.
As LayerZero continues to integrate with high-profile projects, ZRO could benefit from increased utility and demand.
Following the PayPal USD integration news, ZRO’s price rose to nearly $2.10. Although bulls were unable to fully sustain those gains, the token remains positioned for a potential upswing.
Bullish targets could push ZRO toward $3.20 next, with a more extended rally potentially testing $7.14. Conversely, key support to monitor includes March 2025 lows around $1.50.