What is USDT and how do I create an USDT account?

Epay.com
3 min readDec 6, 2017

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If you use Poloniex or Bitfinex, then you have probably seen the UDST market a few times and you may even use it regularly. When China took measures to boycott Bitcoin, USDT became increasingly furious in China. So what is USDT and How do I create an USDT account?

USDT, is the abbreviation of Tether USD. USDT is a cryptocurrency asset issued on the Bitcoin blockchain via the Omni Layer Protocol. Each USDT unit is backed by a U.S Dollar held in the reserves of the Tether Limited and can be redeemed through the Tether Platform. USDT can be transferred, stored, spent, just like bitcoins or any other cryptocurrency, users can transact and store tethers with any Omni Layer enabled wallet. 1 USDT = 1 USD.

Then how can you create an account with Tether.io?

Step 1: Click here to go to Tether.to.
Step 2: Click “Sign Up” to create an account.

Step 3: Fill in your personal details and click “Create Account”.

Step 4: Your account will be created. In order to use it, you must activate 2-factor authentication, which will also add an extra layer of security to your account. Click “Security Page”.

Step 5: Choose the method to activate 2-FA with. We’re going to choose “Google Authenticator”.

Step 6: Scan the QR-code (1) or type the code (2) in Google Authenticator.

Step 7: You will be given a code (Which changes every so often). Type the code in and click “Enable”.

2-FA is now active. You’ll need your phone to access your account, so make sure you don’t lose it.

Step 8: Now go to your email address and click the activation link sent by Tether.

Your email will be confirmed.

So, congratulations! You have successfully registered Tether.io.

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