Circle, the issuer of the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, USD Coin (USDC), has announced plans to integrate USDC with the Sui blockchain network. This move is expected to enhance the usability, security, and interoperability of the Sui ecosystem.
The integration will allow USDC to be natively supported on Sui through the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP). This permissionless on-chain utility facilitates seamless transfers of USDC between different blockchain networks.
Sui, a layer-1 blockchain platform, aims to simplify the development of applications and functions in the Web3 space. Its unique model, based on the Move programming language, enables parallel transaction execution, providing faster and more efficient transactions.
The availability of USDC on Sui is expected to attract more users and developers to the network. Adeniyi Abiodun, co-founder and chief product officer of Mysten Labs, the developer of Sui, emphasized the significance of this integration: “Combined with USDC’s world-class technology, the native USDC provides the Sui community with seamless access to one of the world’s most trusted digital currencies and solidifies Sui’s position as an industry leader.”
USDC has already expanded its reach to 15 blockchain networks, including Algorand, Celo, Hedera, Polkadot, Solana, and others. This latest integration with Sui further demonstrates USDC’s commitment to being a versatile and accessible stablecoin.
As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, the integration of USDC with Sui is a positive development that could drive increased adoption and usage of both the stablecoin and the blockchain network.
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