$USDC — stability in a world of volatility
USD Coin (USDC) is a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar at a 1:1 ratio.
📌 Who issues it? Circle and Coinbase (through the Centre consortium)
📌 What does it operate on? Ethereum, Solana, Tron, Arbitrum, and others.
📌 Where is it used?
— DEX trading
— DeFi protocols (Aave, Compound)
— Cross-chain transfers
— Capital storage without fiat
💡 USDC = high transparency + regular reserve audits.
Unlike some stablecoins, Circle publishes reserve reports monthly.
🎯 Investor's note:
USDC is an excellent tool for storing funds between trades.
Suitable for staking on CEX/DeFi.
Often participates in airdrops and farming.