Stable, the blockchain platform backed by Tether and Bitfinex, released an overview of its upcoming STABLE token as it prepares for its mainnet debut on December 8. The project indicated that the token is structured to strengthen network security and support community decision-making, but it will not function as a payment asset for regular transactions. Instead, all activity on the chain will continue to settle in USDT.
Project representatives explained that the token’s primary role is to reinforce the network’s consensus mechanism by enabling meaningful economic participation from stakeholders. They added that STABLE will help coordinate governance, drive protocol upgrades, and support long-term ecosystem incentives.
Stable operates using a delegated proof-of-stake model known as StableBFT. Under this structure, holders of STABLE can delegate their tokens to validators responsible for maintaining the network. In addition to securing the chain, token holders gain the authority to vote on system upgrades and determine how community funds are allocated.
Token Distribution and Vesting Structure Outlined
The STABLE token will launch with a fixed supply of 100 billion units. Stable detailed how this supply will be allocated:
- 40% toward developer grants, ecosystem initiatives, and community rewards
- 25% to the project team
- 25% to early investors
- 10% dedicated to liquidity and community engagement efforts
Both team and investor allocations will follow a one-year cliff and a four-year vesting plan, a structure intended to support long-term commitment and reduce early selling pressure.
Introducing the STABLE token, the coordination layer that secures governance, aligns incentives, and supports long-term growth across the Stable ecosystem.
Users transact entirely in USDT, while STABLE provides the economic foundation that maintains network performance. pic.twitter.com/yP1BTfjEQS
— Stable (@stable) December 2, 2025
Ahead of the mainnet rollout, the project conducted two pre-deposit campaigns, allowing participants to contribute stablecoins in exchange for future rewards. Combined, these initiatives attracted more than $1.1 billion in deposits from over 10,000 wallets.
In the second phase of the campaign, Stable introduced wallet limits and verification requirements to reduce concentration risks and ensure that a small number of large holders did not dominate the deposit pool. These measures were presented as safeguards for network decentralization and stability.
Staking Incentives Paid in USDT
Staking rewards on the Stable network will be generated from a share of fees collected in USDT. This model allows delegators to earn yield without exposing themselves to unpredictable token-based fee structures, helping preserve stable and predictable transaction costs.
As part of its preparation for the mainnet launch, the team has been onboarding validators and releasing additional tools for developers. The project stated that governance functions for token holders will activate in stages, a phased approach designed to support a smooth and secure start to network operations.
Path Toward a Decentralized Ecosystem
With the introduction of the STABLE token and the upcoming mainnet release, the platform aims to build a governance-driven, community-aligned blockchain ecosystem. Stable’s leadership emphasized that the combination of delegated staking, USDT-settled fees, and structured token distribution is intended to create a secure, scalable, and transparent environment as the network moves toward full decentralization.