Trump-Backed WLFI to Launch USD1 Stablecoin on Aptos

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the Trump-backed crypto project, will launch its USD1 stablecoin on the Aptos blockchain on October 6. USD1 is a dollar-pegged token designed to support retail and institutional financial applications, with the yield generated returning to users. The launch will integrate across major Aptos DeFi protocols and wallets, providing immediate ecosystem-wide access.

The USD1 deployment marks the stablecoin’s first entry into a Move-based blockchain, bringing its current market capitalization of approximately $2.7 billion onto Aptos. The project’s governance token, WLFI, remains separate, representing the platform’s decision-making and community voice.

USD1 Launch Details

WLFI and Aptos have coordinated a broad rollout to ensure USD1 is functional across multiple platforms from day one. The launch will be supported by:

• Liquidity Pools: Leading Aptos DeFi protocols, including Echelon Market, Hyperion, Thala Labs, Panora Exchange, and Tapp Exchange, will provide liquidity and yield incentives.
• Wallet Integrations: Petra Wallet, Backpack, OneKey, Nightly, and Bitget Wallet will support USD1 for storage and transactions.
• Exchange Access: Centralized exchanges including OKX and Gate will enable trading and fiat on-ramps.

Aptos CEO Avery Ching highlighted that WLFI considers Aptos one of the “best tech partners” for the project. The network’s low transaction fees, averaging $0.00055 per transfer, and near-instant settlement times will help USD1 maintain efficiency for retail and institutional users.

Day-One Ecosystem Support

USD1’s launch is supported by a wide range of wallets, exchanges, and DeFi protocols on Aptos:

• Wallets: Petra, Backpack, OneKey, Nightly, Bitget Wallet
• Exchanges: OKX, Gate
• DeFi Protocols: Echelon Market, Hyperion, Thala Labs, Panora Exchange, Tapp Exchange

This coordinated rollout ensures that users and institutions can access USD1 immediately, streamlining adoption and integration into existing financial workflows.

Technical Infrastructure and Move Ecosystem

USD1’s deployment on Aptos leverages the blockchain’s Move programming environment, known for high performance and scalability. Aptos has already secured over $1 billion in stablecoins and $720 million in tokenized real-world assets.

The stablecoin launch integrates fully with Aptos’ DeFi infrastructure, enabling automated yield generation, cross-chain interactions, and tokenized asset pairing. WLFI CEO Zack Witkoff emphasized that USD1 could eventually pair with tokenized commodities like oil, gas, cotton, and timber to ensure transparent and reliable digital asset markets.

Expanding Utility Beyond Stablecoins

WLFI has ambitious plans beyond USD1. The company is developing a debit card and a retail app to integrate crypto with everyday spending. According to co-founder Zak Folkman, the debit card will support Apple Pay, allowing users to spend USD1 directly through familiar digital wallets. The retail app aims to combine peer-to-peer payments with trading functionality, blending Web2-style usability with crypto-native tools.

Key planned features include:

• Peer-to-peer transfers similar to Venmo
• Trading options inspired by Robinhood
• Direct USD1 integration for everyday purchases

This approach is intended to make USD1 a practical tool for users rather than a purely speculative asset.

Market Position and Competitive Landscape

USD1 is currently the fifth-largest stablecoin globally, with most of its supply on the BNB Chain. The Aptos launch positions WLFI to compete with established stablecoins on Ethereum and Tron. Tether’s USDT has $1.3 billion on Aptos, $78.6 billion on Tron, and $94.8 billion on Ethereum. WLFI’s CEO expects USD1 to grow steadily on Aptos, leveraging the network’s low fees and ecosystem support.

Aptos is also introducing a new decentralized exchange, “Decibel,” optimized for stablecoins, spot trading, and perpetual contracts. The testnet is expected in October, with mainnet deployment before year-end. 

Additionally, WLFI and Jump Crypto are developing a high-performance storage system called “Shelby” for real-time social media applications and AI training data, expected in 2026.

Protocol-Owned Liquidity Buyback and Burn Proposal

On September 12, WLFI proposed a new mechanism to channel fees from protocol-owned liquidity (POL) into open-market buybacks and permanent token burns. The proposal applies to WLFI-controlled liquidity pools on Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Solana.

Mechanics of the proposal:

• Fees from POL are collected in real time
• Collected fees purchase WLFI tokens on the open market
• Purchased tokens are permanently burned
• On-chain transparency ensures verifiable supply reduction

Community voting concluded with overwhelming support: 1.3 billion votes in favor (99.51%), 0.38% against, and 135% turnout of the required quorum. The mechanism strengthens alignment between protocol activity and token value, ensuring long-term holder benefits.

Regulatory and Political Context

WLFI has repeatedly clarified that it is not a political organization. Co-founders Zack Witkoff and Donald Trump Jr. emphasized the project’s mission is commercial, aiming to “dollarize the world” as a business initiative rather than a political endeavor. Trump Jr. stated that WLFI’s reach is intended for a global audience, not limited to the U.S., with tools designed for international financial inclusion.

Beyond stablecoins, WLFI is exploring tokenization of various asset classes. Witkoff mentioned oil, gas, cotton, timber, and other commodities as early candidates. The plan is to pair these tokenized assets with USD1, providing a trustworthy and transparent stablecoin as collateral or base currency.

The strategy aligns with the broader trend in DeFi, where stablecoins serve as settlement layers for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). Pairing USD1 with RWAs could enhance liquidity, transparency, and accessibility for global investors.

Conclusion

World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin launch on Aptos on October 6 introduces a scalable, low-cost, and widely supported stablecoin infrastructure. The project integrates with major DeFi protocols, wallets, and exchanges from day one. USD1 is positioned to support tokenized asset pairing, real-world financial applications, and retail adoption through debit cards and apps. Combined with WLFI’s governance token and planned buyback-and-burn mechanisms, the launch establishes a transparent, traceable, and operationally versatile digital currency ecosystem.

Resources:

1. Aptos X platform: https://x.com/Aptos

2. World Liberty Financial recent proposal: https://vote.worldlibertyfinancial.com/#/proposal/0x21cb61f1d9256335e656d2a63d8ac0ceddb1313ad490c95b713bbef9e313fda2

3. World Liberty Financial to launch debit card 'very soon,' co-founder Zak Folkman says - report by The Block: https://www.theblock.co/post/371766/world-liberty-financial-debit-card-very-soon

4. Aptos partners with Trump family’s WLFI to integrate USD1 - report by CoinTelegraph: https://cointelegraph.com/news/aptos-partners-trump-family-wlfi-integrate-usd