💵 What is $USDC Complete Guide to Stablecoin 💡
In
the world of cryptocurrencies 🪙 stablecoins occupy a special
place. One of the most popular and reliable among them is USDC (USD
Coin). Let's figure out what it is, how it works, and why it
is needed.
📌 Key Facts About USDC
🔁 Pegged to the US Dollar: 1 USDC = 1 USD. This is a fully backed stablecoin, aimed at maintaining its value.
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Reserves: Each USDC coin is backed by real dollar assets,
held in American banks and US short-term bonds.
🧾 Issued by: Circle
💻 Blockchain Support: Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, Tron, Polygon, and others.
💼 Where is USDC Used?
💱 Trading: used on exchanges as a reliable alternative to USD.
📤 Transfers: instant transactions without banks — perfect for international transfers 🌍.
📈 DeFi: USDC is actively used in DeFi protocols — lending, staking, farming.
🛒 Payments: more and more services are accepting USDC as a method of payment.