$USDC On May 13, 2025, Circle officially launched native USDC and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 on the Sonic blockchain, marking a significant step forward in expanding cross-chain interoperability and enhancing DeFi performance.

🔧 Native USDC on Sonic

Automatic Upgrade: The "bridged" version of USDC (USDC.e) on Sonic has been automatically upgraded to the native version without requiring users or developers to take any action.

Features: Native USDC on Sonic is issued by subsidiaries of Circle, compliant with regulations, and can be redeemed 1:1 with USD through Circle Mint.

🔄 CCTP V2: Enhanced Cross-Chain Interoperability

Instant Transfers: CCTP V2 allows for near-instant transfers of USDC between supported blockchains without the need for bridges.

"Hooks" Feature: Supports automatic execution of actions after transfers, such as automatic deposits into DeFi protocols.

Multi-Blockchain Support: In addition to Sonic, CCTP V2 also supports blockchains like Ethereum, Avalanche, Base, and Linea.

🏦 Applications and Practical Support

Centralized Exchange (CEX): Binance has integrated USDC on Sonic, allowing users to deposit and withdraw USDC quickly.

DeFi Applications: Applications such as Aave, Beets, Metropolis, Rings Protocol, Silo Finance, Stargate, SwapX, VALR, and Vertex have integrated native USDC on Sonic.

Payments and E-commerce: RedotPay is expanding payment card services linked to USDC and international remittance services through Sonic.