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Tether launches open-source wallet development kit for humans and AI

The WDK will enable developers to integrate non-custodial wallets for USDT and Bitcoin into any app, website or device.

The world’s largest stablecoin issuer, Tether, launched an open-source wallet development kit (WDK) to enable businesses and developers to integrate non-custodial wallets into any website or app — and it’s even designed to work with AI agents.

On Nov. 11, Tether announced the launch of its WDK, which it described as a modular software development kit “designed to empower businesses and developers to seamlessly integrate non-custodial wallets and user experiences for USDT and Bitcoin in any app, website, and device.”

The WDK was designed to support both human users and “embrace new digital beings like AI agents, robots and autonomous systems,” the firm said. 

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