- LayerZero and PayPal bring the PYUSD stablecoin to nine new blockchains.
- PayPal uses LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard to expand PYUSD to Aptos, Tron and other networks.
PayPal has partnered with LayerZero to expand its stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), across nine additional networks — a move coming amidst modest gains for LayerZero’s ZRO token.
LayerZero’s work improves PYUSD’s interoperability and availability through integrations like Stargate Hydra and the permissioned token PYUSD0. What does this expansion mean for ZRO?
LayerZero and PayPal team up to expand PYUSD to nine new chains
LayerZero, a leading interoperability protocol, has partnered with PayPal to broaden PYUSD’s reach across multiple blockchain networks.
According to LayerZero’s blog post, the collaboration leverages LayerZero’s infrastructure to support real-world payments by linking it with PYUSD liquidity.
The stablecoin was originally launched on Ethereum and later expanded to Solana and Arbitrum.
This announcement extends availability to nine additional blockchains, including Tron, Avalanche, Aptos, Ink, Sei and Stable.
PYUSD is on Tron https://t.co/QSAGB6pC9y
— H.E. Justin Sun 👨🚀 (Astronaut Version) (@justinsuntron) September 18, 2025
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This expansion is being enabled by Stargate Hydra, a bridge platform that uses LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard to ensure a permissioned, compliant token deployment from the start.
PayPal is rolling out the expansion via the PYUSD0 permissioned token.
“As stablecoin markets continue growing rapidly—now exceeding $270 billion—these kinds of innovations are essential to deliver the seamless, interoperable financial infrastructure that customers and builders expect. By working together, we can bring PYUSD to new markets faster while preserving compliance and composability from day one,” said David Weber, head of the PayPal USD ecosystem.
Price outlook for ZRO amid major LayerZero integrations
LayerZero’s technology integration with major players such as PayPal can help attract greater attention to ZRO.
Recent developments, including the launch of Stargate Fast Swaps, have highlighted LayerZero’s push to capture cross-chain swap markets.
The Fast Swaps feature, which offers sub-second quotes, guaranteed pricing, and one-second execution, was built in collaboration with Aori and leverages LayerZero’s messaging capabilities.
Revenues generated by LayerZero Fast Swaps are routed into ZRO buybacks, 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 news of the PayPal USD integration, the token briefly rose to nearly $2.10. Although bulls have not fully held those gains, the price remains positioned for a potential advance.
Short-term upside targets could include $3.20, with a more extended rally potentially driving the price toward $7.14.
On the downside, key support to watch remains around the March 2025 lows near $1.50.