HOME and SKATE Join 250+ OFTs Using LayerZero’s Standard for Gas-Only, Zero-Slippage Transfers via Stargate’s Global Liquidity Layer

On June 10, Stargate shared that HOME, a token from Defidotapp, has adopted LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard. With this integration, HOME becomes the latest asset to enable transfers across Base, Solana, and BNB Chain, with no added fees apart from gas and no slippage. Stargate also noted that SKATE, another token, is now transferable between Solana, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, and Ethereum under the same OFT framework. These developments reflect the increasing number of tokens moving to the OFT standard on Stargate. 

How the OFT Standard Enables Cross-Chain Functionality

The OFT standard on Stargate enables tokens to operate across blockchains through a mint-and-burn method. When users move an OFT from another chain, it is burned on the original chain and minted on the new one. This ensures the total supply remains consistent and avoids duplication. LayerZero coordinates the messaging between chains, allowing transfers without the need for wrapped tokens or custodial intermediaries. This mechanism simplifies token interoperability and minimizes risk.

Contract Control and Customizable Security with LayerZero’s OFT

One major benefit for projects adopting LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token standard is the ability to maintain control over their contracts. Each project can decide which blockchains their token operates on and how the messages verifying these transfers are managed. This is done through a customizable “Security Stack” composed of decentralized verifiers like oracles or bridge services. Importantly, LayerZero itself cannot interfere with token settings or hold custody of any asset, reinforcing the non-custodial nature of the OFT model.

By using the Stargate Liquidity Layer, OFTs can offer 1:1 transfers with zero slippage between supported chains. The system also allows gas abstraction, meaning users only pay a single gas fee from the origin chain to complete a transaction across chains. This eliminates the need for separate bridging processes or the maintenance of liquidity pools across networks. Projects benefit by enabling seamless movement of tokens without deploying redundant infrastructure or relying on third-party bridges.

OFT Adapter Supports Existing Tokens in Going Omnichain

The OFT Adapter offers another layer of flexibility for projects that have already launched tokens on a single blockchain. This adapter enables those tokens to become omnichain without needing a fresh deployment. When used, the existing token is locked on the source chain, and an equivalent is minted on the destination chain. From there, it behaves like a full OFT, capable of being moved across LayerZero-supported blockchains. This also uses the standard mint-burn transfer process.

Widespread Adoption of OFT Across Diverse Token Types

Currently, over 250 projects are using the OFT standard on Stargate Liquidity Layer. This includes stablecoins like agEUR and MIM. Additionally, blockchain-native tokens like BTC.b and METIS, and liquid staking tokens such as STONE and unshETH. This shows a broad application across asset types. As interoperability becomes more central to blockchain use, standards like OFT offer consistency, control, and reduced risk. As such, they are likely to become more widely adopted by projects aiming for cross-chain presence.