TL;DR
- Aptos integrates native USDC and Circle’s CCTP protocol, improving interoperability and security in transactions across eight major blockchains.
- The native version of USDC replaces the bridged USDC, simplifying settlement and increasing transaction security.
- Stripe will offer fiat-to-USDC conversion services, connecting traditional finance with Aptos’ blockchain ecosystem.
Aptos, one of the leading next-generation blockchain networks, has completed the integration of native USDC and the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) developed by Circle.
Through this integration, users will be able to perform transactions across different blockchains with enhanced efficiency and security. This update will include eight major blockchains, including Arbitrum, Ethereum, Base, and Solana, significantly expanding the available transaction routes, with more than 72 possible paths for cross-chain operations.
Circle’s Native USDC
A key aspect of the integration is the replacement of the bridged USDC currently circulating on Aptos, which is linked to Ethereum, with the native version issued directly by Circle. This will simplify the settlement process and increase the security of transactions within the network by eliminating vulnerabilities in the bridges between blockchains.
Aptos Collaborates with Stripe
Stripe, a well-known payment service provider, will also play a key role in this new phase of Aptos. The company will offer its fiat-to-USDC conversion services within the network, allowing users to convert traditional money into stablecoins directly through Aptos-compatible wallets. This functionality will improve the connectivity between traditional finance and the blockchain ecosystem, facilitating global payments and expanding the capabilities of businesses to make faster and more secure payments.
In addition to enhancing interoperability between different networks, the CCTP protocol will allow APT to offer frictionless transactions with 1:1 capital efficiency, which is crucial for optimizing the use of stablecoins within the DeFi ecosystem. This opens new opportunities for both developers and users, who will be able to leverage the system’s flexibility to conduct swaps, treasury adjustments, and other DeFi activities smoothly.
Aptos strengthens its position as a leader in interoperability within the DeFi market and builds closer ties with traditional payment solutions, improving the experience for both consumers and merchants globally