$USDC Advantages of USDC:
Stable: Its value does not fluctuate like Bitcoin/ETH.
Audited: Its fiat currency reserves are routinely audited by third parties.
Widely supported: Used across various DeFi platforms, exchanges (Binance, Coinbase, etc.).
Fast & cheap: Cross-border transactions in seconds, especially on layer-2 or Solana.
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⚠️ Things to Watch Out For:
Still dependent on institutions: Because USDC is centralized.
Freeze wallet: Circle can block certain wallets under certain conditions (e.g., related to regulations).
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🔄 Example Usage:
Convert trading profit into USDC → save when the market drops.
Send USDC between wallets/exchanges without high fees.
Use USDC in DeFi (lending, staking, yield farming).