
MegaETH’s mainnet is live in a product-first rollout while the MEGA token distribution is paused until milestones are met. That choice reshapes short-term UX, liquidity dynamics, and how builders should evaluate integrating with this new Layer 2.

Tether's growing gold stockpile and MegaETH's USDm pre-deposit bridge reflect a shifting playbook for stablecoin reserves. This article analyzes why issuers diversify (gold vs cash), how on‑chain/off‑chain bridges work, and the systemic implications for liquidity, transparency, and contagion risk.