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Builders and startups, this is for you. The RGB Grants Program is now open. We’re funding high-impact technical work across the RGB stack. Priority areas: -Layer 2s with RGB&LN -Core libraries & protocol -ZK and performance -Tooling & infrastructure -P2P integrations Have another idea? Independent proposals are welcome and will be evaluated. Grants up to $40K. Apply: rgbprotocol.org/grants This program complements the RGB bug bounty program launched a few weeks ago: rgbprotocol.org/bug-bounty

Lugano, Switzerland - 28 August 2025 - @tether announced today its intention to issue USD₮ on RGB, a next-generation protocol for issuing and transacting digital assets on Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. The RGB Protocol Association welcomes the announcement as a strong signal for builders and institutions seeking private, scalable and user-controlled asset rails on the world’s most secure network. @paoloardoino , CEO of Tether: “With RGB, USDt gains a powerful new pathway on Bitcoin.” The stablecoin giant commits to issuing USD₮ on Bitcoin and Lightning in the near future, leveraging RGB technology. RGB reached mainnet readiness earlier this year with the v0.11.1 release, enabling developers to issue and manage assets using client-side validation and Bitcoin as a commitment layer. This design keeps asset data off-chain while anchoring proofs to Bitcoin transactions - minimizing chain bloat, preserving privacy, and enabling Lightning compatibility. “Bitcoin deserves a stablecoin that feels truly native, lightweight, private, and scalable,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether. “With RGB, USD₮ gains a powerful new pathway on Bitcoin, reinforcing our belief in Bitcoin as the foundation of a freer financial future.” With USD₮ on RGB, users and service providers will be able to: -Hold and transfer USD₮ alongside bitcoin in the same wallet; -Leverage private, client-validated transactions that don’t reveal balances or flows on-chain; -Integrate with the Lightning Network to achieve instant settlement experiences, using RGB’s transport extensions. Why it matters RGB extends Bitcoin beyond a store of value, enabling stablecoins, tokenized assets, and programmable rights that inherit Bitcoin’s security model while keeping users in control. Adoption by major issuers like Tether can catalyze wallet support, merchant adoption, and cross-chain liquidity bridges without new L1 opcodes or consensus changes. For developers & integrators -Start here: technical docs and guides at rgb.info -Run & build: reference implementations and libraries at github.com/rgb-protocol -Ecosystem & membership: updates and membership at rgbprotocol.org The Association invites wallets, exchanges, payment processors, and infrastructure providers to join working groups accelerating RGB20 (fungible assets) integrations, Lightning transports, and bridge connectors that expand USD₮ and other assets across Bitcoin-native rails. Media & Partnerships press@rgbprotocol.org Resources: rgb.info | github.com/rgb-protocol Tether's Full PR: tether.io/news/tether-to…

🔥 RGB NEWS: @tether announces plan to bring USD₮ to Bitcoin & Lightning via RGB! This is a huge step for stablecoins & tokenization on Bitcoin. @paoloardoino , CEO of Tether: “With RGB, USD₮ gains a powerful new pathway on Bitcoin.” Full PR: tether.io/news/tether-to…

RGB è live

@nbryskin @iris_wallet Thanks for reporting this. This has been reported in github.com/RGB-Tools/iris… and should have been fixed, updated Play Store version will be available soon

@iris_wallet Backup doesn't work, other apps work fine with Google though

Mainnet version of Iris Wallet is now available in the Play Store! Issue, send and receive RGB assets onchain play.google.com/store/apps/det…

@thedavidcoen @iris_wallet Nice catch! Thanks for reporting this. This should have been fixed, updated Play Store version will be available soon

@iris_wallet Also, if you install and deny the terms, the wallet is created anyway.

RGB v0.11.1 Goes Live on Bitcoin Mainnet Tokenized Assets, Smart Contracts, and Lightning-Powered Scalability: All on Bitcoin We’re proud to announce that several members of the RGB Protocol Association have successfully launched their products on Bitcoin mainnet today, following the official release of RGB v0.11.1. Huge congratulations to all members for this major milestone! ⚡️ Ecosystem Launches As part of the v0.11.1 mainnet release, multiple RGB-powered products are launching a product available for use on the Bitcoin mainnet: LNFI Network: a financial layer for multi-asset Lightning. Issue, trade, and manage RGB tokens with real-time liquidity and institutional-grade tools.(lnfi.network). Bitcoin Tribe: a mobile app for issuing, sending, and swapping RGB assets, with a clean UI and full self-custody. (bitcointribe.app) ThunderLink: a simple REST API for RGB asset transfers – plug-and-play RGB support for businesses and apps.(thunderstack.org/thunder-link) Iris Wallet: an app to manage Bitcoin and RGB tokens locally with full privacy and rich media support. (iriswallet.com) Launching Soon on Mainnet Bitmask (by DIBA): a non-custodial RGB wallet and marketplace for art, collectibles and on-chain Bitcoin Finance.(bitmask.app) Below is the full PR including ecosystem launches and statements from our members: 17 July 2025 The official release of RGB v0.11.1 is now live on Bitcoin mainnet, unlocking a new chapter in Bitcoin’s evolution: tokenized assets and programmable contracts, all without leaving the Bitcoin ecosystem. RGB enables anyone to create, send, and manage digital assets (including stablecoins, NFTs, and community tokens) directly on Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. Built for Bitcoin, Without Compromises. RGB is designed to bring powerful tokenization tools to Bitcoin while preserving its core principles: -decentralization, privacy, and self-custody. -No trusted third parties -No federations -No validators or coordinators All assets are anchored to Bitcoin and validated off-chain using client-side validation, enabling privacy and scalability without compromising trust. What RGB Enables With RGB now live, builders and users can: -Issue their own tokens and digital assets on Bitcoin -Send and receive them securely and privately -Build programmable contracts without relying on third parties -Use Lightning for fast, low-fee transfers -Avoid platform risk and stay fully within the Bitcoin ecosystem This lays the foundation for wallets, apps, marketplaces, and infrastructure – all powered by Bitcoin and fully under user control. Backed by Industry Leaders On July 14, 2025, the RGB Protocol Association was officially founded, bringing together the key players behind RGB to coordinate and support its global development. Founding members include: Bitfinex, Fulgur Ventures, Plan B Network, Boosty Labs, Kaleidoswap, ThunderStack, Bitcoin Tribe, and LNFI. The Association provides grants, community engagement, education, and advocacy to accelerate the protocol’s adoption and ecosystem growth. Voices from the Builders @VIhnatiuk , @BoostyLabs & RGB Protocol Association: “I first heard about RGB in 2017. Since 2021 we’ve been building toward this moment. With programmability, privacy, and Lightning scalability – Bitcoin now has everything needed for real applications.” @giddy_up_up , @BitMask_App (DIBA): “With RGB live, programmable assets on Bitcoin are now a reality. Bitmask supports RGB20 – and this is just the beginning.” @anant_tap , @BitcoinTribe_ : “RGB changes how people use Bitcoin. With Tribe and Holepunch, we’re not just building a wallet, but a peer-to-peer community layer. This is the future.” @dariusnostr , @LnfiNetwork : “RGB is powerful, but Lightning makes it practical. LNFI enables scalable DeFi for RGB on Lightning – and the future starts today.” Github: github.com/rgb-protocol Website: rgb.info Full PR: rgbprotocol.org/news/6878e990a…

🎓 Week 4 at Plan ₿ Tech School dives into: RGB: Post-blockchain Smart Contracts Led by: 🔸 @FedericoTenga, R&D 🔸 @zoefaltiba, Backend Developer 🔸 Stefano Pellegrini, Backend Developer from @bitfinex Time to explore #Bitcoin’s cutting-edge smart contracts!

"Why don't we use Ethereum instead of Bitcoin [for the RGB token platform]? Because we don't need Ethereum smart contracts. We want to be on the most stable consensus platform." @iris_wallet at @LuganoPlanB 😁😁😁

The first collectible issued on RGB is the digital representation of an oil painting made by the artist @proofofpaint for the first edition of the @LuganoPlanB forum

First release of Iris Wallet for Android! You can now issue and transfer RGB assets directly from your mobile play.google.com/store/apps/det…

Happy with #RGB devs and ecosystem becoming decentralized: dozens of PRs are coming from teams of @bitfinex @trydiba & individual contributors - thank you @zoefaltiba @FedericoTenga @cryptoquick. More companies are building their products @Layer2L @mycitadel_io

@kixunil @bitrefill also @inbitcoin, where we're developing it

@bitrefill @zoefaltiba the author of Lighter - LN RPC abstraction.

Now that the dust has settled after last weekend's Lightning Conference, which accounts do we need to add to our Lighting list here? ⚡️twitter.com/bitrefill/list…

Prices are in #satoshis #TLC2019

Also @inbitcoin is here! #TLC2019 @LNconf

2/Lighter allows easier writing of LN-based software by abstracting away the details of the underlying implementation. Rovereto is leaving on-chain behind. Get ready for the Bitcoin Valley of Rovereto 2.0!

1/inbitcoin released Lighter, its first open source software designed with developers in mind. Lighter proposes itself as a middleware between the main LN implementations and LApps interfaces. Project link: gitlab.com/inbitcoin/ligh…

Thank you so much @AaronvanW for your time spent in the #bitcoinValley! We're glad to see that you enjoyed your time #inbitcoin. twitter.com/BitcoinMagazin…

After countless late nights, lines of code, bug fixes, and memes... We finally released Lightning for bitcoin mainnet!!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ twitter.com/lightning/stat…

Big day for bitcoin, Lightning goes live on mainnet! ⚡  Announcing the first Lightning beta release for the live bitcoin network, lnd 0.4. Read about it here: blog.lightning.engineering/announcement/2… 👩🏻‍🚀👨🏿‍🚀🚀