$STABLE Token Supply Unlocks in Phases, Starting December 2027

The Stable blockchain has published its version 2.0 white paper, outlining significant changes to its network design and tokenomics. The mainnet will now use $USDT as its native gas token and primary payment asset, while also supporting PayPal's $PYUSD stablecoin.

According to the white paper, only 18% of the total $STABLE token supply is currently in circulation, with the remaining 82% scheduled to unlock gradually beginning in December 2027. The full supply is expected to be in circulation by December 2029, but the unlock timeline includes a contingency: if the 30-day volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of $STABLE falls below $0.025, the unlock schedule for a portion of the supply may be delayed by up to nine months.

The project's focus on institutional-grade payment infrastructure is notable, with an emphasis on AI agent payments, business-to-business settlements, and cross-border transactions. By using $USDT as the native gas token, the network aims to simplify transaction fees for users who already hold $USDT, eliminating the need to acquire a separate network token for gas.