Tether AI is an open-source and decentralized artificial intelligence platform launched by Tether, the company behind the Tether USDT stablecoin. Unlike traditional AI services which depend on centralized servers and require application programming interface (API) keys, Tether AI runs on a distributed peer-to-peer (P2P) network, offering enhanced privacy, autonomy and resilience. Designed to be modular and composable, Tether AI can operate on any hardware, whether mobile, desktop or edge devices, without centralized control or a single point of failure. A core innovation of Tether AI is its integration with cryptocurrency infrastructure. It natively supports Bitcoin and USDT payments using Tether’s Wallet Development Kit (WDK), enabling fast onchain transactions. This makes Tether AI one of the first AI platforms to offer direct crypto payment functionality at the protocol level.

Tether AI is built around the AI runtime structure of “personal infinite intelligence,” which envisions customizable AI agents tailored to individual user needs and device capabilities. Developers can leverage Tether’s open-source WDK, launched in November 2024, to create mobile, desktop and web wallets with complete self-custodial control. The platform enables native payments in USDT and Bitcoin to be processed directly over a peer-to-peer network, eliminating reliance on centralized payment processors. It emphasizes user ownership, ensuring individuals control their assets without intermediaries.