Notable cryptocurrency LayerZero has been the subject of much activity recently. Moves such as the integration of LayerZero technology into the Tether-linked USDT0 and XAUT0 now available on Solana mark significant progress. Similarly, LayerZero Foundation signals confidence by buying back 5% of ZRO token supply from early investors. In a game-changing move, LayerZero has also undertaken a $110mn acquisition of Stargate, a process marked by a fierce bidding war against competitive bidder Wormhole Foundation.
This comes alongside LayerZero's robust price outlook with hopes of new a cross-chain airdrop pushing ZRO above $20. Wrapping major blockchains, LayerZero has enabled BTC transfers across 11 major blockchains, integrating with platforms like Apex Fusion to connect Cardano, Solana, and EVM ecosystems. The technology has also been instrumental in PayPal's $1.3bn stablecoin diversification across nine new blockchains.
However, the process has not been without resistance, with some Stargate token holders questioning the 'flawed' $138m buyout. Despite this, the LayerZero and Stargate tokens continue to rise on the $110M acquisition plan. Major stakeholders have invested in LayerZero to scale manufacturing capacity, such as Advent acquiring a stake to meet AI demand.
Integration features prominently, like the onboarding of Quantoz stablecoins EURQ and USDQ, as well as seamless cross-chain staking with wstUSR via OVault. The LayerZero Foundation has also initiated a buyback of 50 million ZRO from early backers. Global private equity firm Advent International, among others, has sensed potential, acquiring LayerZero Power Systems for $1 billion.
Critics fear a ZRO price drop below $1.50 amid South Korea regulatory scrutiny. However, with LayerZero's unprecedented $150 billion volume and 75% rise from prolonged downtrend, the company remains poised for significant growth.
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