USD1 Stablecoin Surges to 90% Circulation on BNB Chain Amid Zero Gas Fee Initiative

The pro-America stablecoin USD1 has reached a major adoption milestone, with nearly 90% of its total circulating supply now deployed on BNB Chain, according to the latest data from Dune Analytics. As of mid-April, over 113 million USD1 tokens have been issued, with approximately 101 million circulating on BNB Chain, highlighting the network’s role as the primary infrastructure for the fast-growing stablecoin.BNB Chain Becomes the Home of USD1The surge in adoption comes shortly after USD1 was added to BNB Chain’s zero-gas-fee stablecoin initiative, allowing users to transact with USD1 without incurring gas fees. This cost-saving measure has significantly enhanced the stablecoin’s attractiveness for everyday users and DeFi protocols alike.BNB Chain’s low transaction fees, high-speed finality, and vast decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem have made it an ideal launchpad for USD1, especially compared to high-fee alternatives like Ethereum.“BNB Chain’s dominance in stablecoin infrastructure makes it the natural choice for scalable and efficient USD1 adoption,” one ecosystem developer noted.Strategic Ecosystem: WLFI and the Role of USD1USD1 plays a central role in the World Liberty Finance (WLFI) ecosystem, a DeFi protocol focused on on-chain payments, remittances, and commerce with a pro-American policy lens. Backed 1:1 and fully redeemable, USD1 is emerging as both a practical digital dollar and a tool of political branding and financial inclusion.Recent reports suggest WLFI has ties to the Trump family, further fueling speculation that USD1 may serve as a flagship asset in the evolving “crypto-conservative” movement.Institutional Backing: DWF Labs Invests $25M in WLFIInstitutional support for WLFI and USD1 is growing. DWF Labs recently announced a $25 million investment in WLFI tokens and is expanding its U.S. footprint with a new office in New York City.The firm’s move signals growing institutional interest in stablecoin infrastructure and includes:Liquidity support for USD1 across DeFi markets.Deeper partnerships with U.S. banks and fintech firms.Strategic recruitment in compliance, business development, and trading.Enhanced policy outreach and academic collaboration.What This Means for the Stablecoin MarketBNB Chain’s zero gas fee campaign—along with USD1’s focus on accessibility, efficiency, and national branding—could set a new precedent for stablecoin growth strategies. While traditional stablecoins like USDT and USDC maintain dominance on Ethereum and multi-chain ecosystems, USD1 is carving out a niche on BNB Chain as the default stablecoin for cost-conscious and politically aligned users.As the competition between Layer-1 blockchains intensifies, subsidized transaction costs and curated stablecoin adoption strategies are becoming key battlegrounds for liquidity and user acquisition, according to Altcoin Buzz.