$USDC isn’t just another stablecoin—it’s one of the most widely adopted in both CeFi and DeFi, built with transparency and utility in mind.
🔹 What Is $USDC?
A U.S. dollar–backed stablecoin issued by Circle, designed to maintain a 1:1 peg with USD.
Every USDC token is backed by equivalent cash or short-term U.S. government securities, with reserve attestations published regularly.
🔹 Where Can You Use It?
On major chains: Ethereum, Solana, Base, Arbitrum, Avalanche, and more
In trading pairs (e.g., BTC/USDC, ETH/USDC)
In DeFi apps: lending, LPs, DAOs, and stable swaps
For global payments and cross-border settlements
🔹 Why Traders and Builders Use $USDC
High liquidity on CEXs and DEXs
Fast, low-cost transfers (especially on L2s and Solana)
Trusted by institutional platforms and protocols