$USDC "USDC Coin Explained โ A Stable Digital Dollar"
USDC (USD Coin) is a stablecoin ๐ชโa type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value.
Hereโs a quick overview:
Pegged to the US Dollar ๐ต: 1 USDC = 1 USD
Backed by Reserves ๐ฆ: Supported by cash and U.S. government bonds, with monthly audits.
Issued by Circle ๐: Launched by Circle and Coinbase in 2018.
Runs on Multiple Blockchains ๐: Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, TRON, etc.
Used For:
Trading on crypto exchanges ๐
Fast, low-fee global transfers โ๏ธ
DeFi protocols (staking, lending) ๐ป
E-commerce and business payments ๐๏ธ