Hotstuff Labs Launches DeFi-Native Layer 1 Blockchain with Fiat Integration
Hotstuff Labs has unveiled the public testnet for Hotstuff, a specialized LAYER 1 blockchain designed to bridge on-chain trading with global fiat rails. The platform features a high-performance on-chain order book and a programmable finance routing layer, where validators serve as gateways to trading, payments, and fiat access.
Unlike general-purpose blockchains, Hotstuff L1 is tailored for financial use cases, enabling validators to act as permissioned service providers. The network aims to merge trading, payments, and real-world settlement into a single decentralized layer, with validators facilitating last-mile connectivity for users and liquidity providers.
Backed by prominent investors and DeFi founders, Hotstuff Labs emphasizes compliance and direct integration with the global economy. The project’s founder highlights the vision of validators becoming active financial access points, reinforcing the shift toward decentralized infrastructure.