USDC native launch XDC Network marks a significant expansion for the regulated stablecoin, as Circle brings its digital dollar directly to XDC Network. The launch enables users to hold and transfer USDC natively, without relying on wrapped tokens or bridges.
XDC Network, a high-performance hybrid blockchain, announced today that USD Coin (USDC) is now live on its platform. Unlike bridged or derivative tokens, this native version of USDC is fully backed 1:1 by Circle and maintains the same regulatory standards as on Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL). This direct integration allows faster, more secure transfers and simplifies adoption for decentralized applications on XDC.
According to Circle’s official announcement, the integration is powered by the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2 (CCTP V2). “Rather than wrapping tokens, CCTP uses a ‘burn and mint’ mechanism. When a user transfers USD Coin from one chain to another, the tokens are burned on the source chain, verified by Circle’s attestation system, and freshly minted on the destination—in this case, XDC,” the announcement stated.
This native launch is part of USDC’s broader cross-chain expansion. Already available on 24 networks—including Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Avalanche, Base, Arbitrum, Stellar, and Polkadot—USDC’s presence on XDC further strengthens its position as the most widely adopted regulated stablecoin. Earlier this month, Circle introduced Gateway, which enables instant USDC transfers across seven major blockchains, demonstrating the stablecoin’s commitment to interoperability and seamless cross-chain finance.
For developers and users on XDC Network, this launch offers new opportunities for faster settlement, lower operational complexity, and integration into decentralized finance (DeFi) and enterprise applications. With native USDC on XDC, cross-chain payments and tokenized assets can operate more efficiently, signaling continued adoption of regulated stablecoins in multi-chain ecosystems.
