Wyoming’s FRNT Token: A State’s Chaotic Leap into Blockchain 🚀

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Wyoming has launched FRNT, the Frontier Stable Token, because apparently, cowboys need crypto now. 🤠

Wyoming Stable Token Act: The First Live State-Issued Stable Token (Or a Tax Evasion Scheme?)

According to the release shared with TopMob, the token was established under the Wyoming Stable Token Act. Because nothing says “fiscal responsibility” like a commission created in March 2023 to issue digital assets. 🚨

FRNT represents a state-managed alternative to privately issued stablecoins. Because who trusts private companies? Obviously not Wyoming, unless they’re named Franklin Templeton. The reserves are managed by Franklin Templeton, with custody services provided by Fiduciary Trust Company International. Fancy, right? 🏦

The stable token is natively issued on the Solana network and will initially be available across six additional blockchains. Because why stick to one blockchain when you can litter them all? The chains include Avalanche, Polygon, Arbitrum, Ethereum, Base, and Optimism. Basically, a buffet of layer one (L1) and layer two (L2) blockchains. 🍽️

Cross-chain functionality is enabled through Layerzero, while secure infrastructure services are provided by Fireblocks. FRNT is currently available for purchase through Kraken on Solana and via Rain, a Visa-powered card platform, on Avalanche. Because nothing says “financial innovation” like a Visa card. 💳

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said the launch reflects the state’s long-standing focus on financial innovation and regulatory clarity. Meanwhile, Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson called it a public-private collaboration to modernize financial infrastructure. Translation: “We’re all in this together… until we’re not.” 😏

“Our collaboration with the State of Wyoming demonstrates what’s possible when the public and private sectors work together to create a compliant, trusted framework for digital assets,” Johnson stated. Or as we like to call it: “A circus act with a budget.” 🎪

The finance giant’s CEO added:

“Franklin Templeton’s deep expertise across fixed income, custody, and digital assets uniquely positions our firm to help governments and institutions modernize financial infrastructure.”

State officials said the FRNT program is designed to expand access to digital financial tools while maintaining public accountability. Because nothing’s scarier than a state-managed reserve with “transparent oversight.” 🤷♂️

FAQ ❓

  • What is FRNT? FRNT is the Frontier Stable Token, a blockchain-based stable token issued and backed by the State of Wyoming. Because why trust banks when you can trust a state government? 🤷♂️
  • How is FRNT backed? All FRNT reserves are held in trust by Wyoming and invested in U.S. dollars and short-term U.S. Treasuries. Because nothing says “safe investment” like Treasuries and a cowboy hat. 🤠
  • Which blockchains support FRNT? FRNT is issued on Solana and initially supported across Avalanche, Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, and Polygon. Because why choose one? 🤷♂️
  • Where can FRNT be purchased?
  • FRNT is available via Kraken on Solana and through Rain on the Avalanche network. Because nothing says “democratizing finance” like exclusivity. 🚨

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2026-01-08 00:08