$USDC *Linked to the US Dollar*: USDC is designed to have the same value as the US dollar, so the value of USDC will follow the value of the US dollar.

- *Backed by Assets*: USDC is backed by assets equivalent to the amount of USDC in circulation, ensuring that USDC can be directly exchanged for US dollars.

- *Managed by a Trusted Company*: USDC is managed by Circle, a trusted company regulated by financial authorities.

- *Transparency*: Circle regularly publishes audit reports showing that USDC is backed by sufficient assets.