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USDC, or USD Coin, is a type of cryptocurrency known as a stablecoin. It is pegged to the value of the US dollar, meaning that one USDC is intended to maintain a value equivalent to one US dollar. This stability is achieved by holding reserves in US dollars or other assets that are equivalent to the number of USDC tokens in circulation.
USDC is issued by Centre, a consortium that includes Circle and Coinbase. It operates on various blockchain platforms, including Ethereum, Algorand, and Solana, among others. The primary purpose of USDC is to combine the benefits of cryptocurrency, such as fast and secure transactions, with the stability of a traditional fiat currency. This makes it useful for trading, remittances, and as a safe haven during periods of high volatility in other cryptocurrencies.
USDC is widely used in the cryptocurrency ecosystem for trading pairs, as a medium of exchange, and for transferring value across borders without the need for traditional banking systems. It is also subject to regular audits to ensure that the reserves backing the tokens are sufficient to maintain the 1:1 peg with the US dollar.