World Liberty Launches Chainlink's Proof of Reserves

The upgrade will give users live transparency amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.

Donald Trump-linked World Liberty Financial has launched a real-time proof-of-reserves system for its USD 1 stablecoin, offering real-time on-chain verification using Chainlink standards.

The project announced that the stablecoin industry still depends on delayed attestations, with most tokens releasing quarterly reports. USD1 previously published monthly updates. Those reports lag due to variations in accounting processes. The new approach eliminates that delay by offering real-time reserve visibility.

Chainlink Runtime Environment will now obtain reserve data from BitGo, verify it, and store it directly on-chain without human intervention. This system runs continuously to offer users access to live collateral information, rather than relying on periodic disclosures. The dashboard shows the total supply USD1 in supported networks, the total reserve backing, and the current collateralization ratio. All information is publicly accessible, and the code is open source for independent review or local use.

The introduction of real-time proof of reserves comes at a time when there has been intense pressure on the USD1 ecosystem. Developers reported that the stablecoin experienced a coordinated attack, during which multiple cofounder accounts were compromised, and influencers were paid to spread FUD.

As we reported, short positions were also opened against WLFI, the project's native token, and USD1 briefly traded at $0.994 during the incident. The shift to live on-chain reserve reporting is presented as a direct response to concerns raised in the wake of the attack, offering users a clear way to verify the token's reserve data at any moment.

The transparency upgrade comes as the company's bank charter application faces regulatory scrutiny. During a Senate Banking Committee hearing, Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould said he would consider granting senior lawmakers access to an unredacted version of the application. Senator Elizabeth Warren requested the review to confirm that all required information had been submitted.

Some lawmakers expressed concerns about the company's ties to the family of President Donald Trump. A spokesperson responded that the firm has met all disclosure requirements. However, the White House has previously stated that the family's involvement does not create a conflict of interest in the charter process.