# How to Bridge USDT to Rootstock (USD₮0) and Earn MP

Want to use stablecoins in Bitcoin DeFi? This guide shows you how to **bridge USDT to Rootstock** in a few minutes using Stargate, where it arrives as **USD₮0** (the canonical omnichain version of Tether on Rootstock), and what you can do with it once it lands.

## What is USD₮0 on Rootstock?

USD₮0 is Tether (USDT) deployed across 15+ chains via LayerZero, redeemable **1:1** with USDT. On Rootstock it is the standard dollar stablecoin used across the ecosystem, including the **BPD/USD₮0 liquidity pool** that backs Money Protocol's Bitcoin-backed stablecoin. Bridging in is the on-ramp to earning yield on Bitcoin's DeFi layer.

## What you'll need

You need three things: USDT (or USD₮0) on a supported source chain such as Ethereum or Arbitrum; a self-custodial wallet like MetaMask; and a little gas on your source chain to send the bridge transaction. You can also pick up Rootstock gas (RBTC) during the bridge itself, see Step 4.

## Bridge it via Stargate, step by step

**Step 1 - Connect your wallet.** Go to [https://stargate.finance](https://stargate.finance) and click Connect Wallet (top right).

**Adding Rootstock to your wallet:** Network name Rootstock, Chain ID 30, currency RBTC, explorer [https://rootstock.blockscout.com](https://rootstock.blockscout.com) . Most wallets can add it automatically from a network directory.

## Now put it to work: earn MP

USD₮0 on its own just sits there. Paired with **BPD**, the Bitcoin-backed stablecoin you can borrow at 0% interest, it goes to work:

**Provide liquidity** to the BPD/USD₮0 pool on Intrinsic.

**Stake** your position at [https://stake.moneyprotocol.co](https://stake.moneyprotocol.co)

**Earn MP.** Money Protocol's Liquidity Mining Season 1 distributes 2,500,000 MP to liquidity providers over 10 weeks, starting July 6, 2026.

Don't have BPD yet? Borrow it against your BTC at 0% interest. Start at [https://www.moneyprotocol.co](https://www.moneyprotocol.co)

## FAQ

**Is USD₮0 the same as USDT?** Yes. It is Tether's omnichain deployment, redeemable 1:1. Bridging USDT via Stargate to Rootstock delivers USD₮0.

**How long does it take?** Usually minutes, depending on source-chain confirmations.

**What does it cost?** Source-chain gas plus a small bridge fee, with no liquidity-pool slippage on a 1:1 stable transfer.

**Can I bridge back out?** Yes. Stargate bridges USD₮0 back to other chains the same way, 1:1.

**Is it safe?** Stargate (LayerZero) is among the most widely used cross-chain bridges. As always, verify you are on the official site and do your own research.

**Step 2 - Choose your source chain and asset.** Pick the chain your USDT is on and select USDT or USD₮0 as the asset to transfer.

**Step 3 - Set Rootstock as the destination.** Select Rootstock as the destination chain, enter the amount, and review the route.

**Step 4 - (Optional) Grab some RBTC for gas.** Stargate lets you add a little RBTC (Rootstock's gas token) to your transfer via Add or Advanced Settings. Handy if it is your first time on Rootstock.

**Step 5 - Confirm and sign.** Approve the transaction in your wallet. Your USD₮0 lands on Rootstock shortly after, 1:1 with what you sent.

That's it, you now hold USD₮0 on Rootstock.