USDC and CCTP Launch on Starknet Unlocks Enterprise DeFi Settlement

TLDR:

• Circle brings native USDC and CCTP to Starknet with six launch partners including Avnu and Ekubo
• Starknet joins 30 blockchains supporting native USDC with secure transfers across 19 via CCTP protocol
• Bridged USDC.e remains operational while teams migrate liquidity to Circle’s native implementation
• Enterprise features include Circle Mint access and regulated infrastructure for institutional settlement

Circle has launched native USDC and its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol on Starknet. The integration makes the world’s largest regulated stablecoin available across 30 blockchains. 

Starknet developers can now access institutional-grade settlement infrastructure for trading and payments. Six applications went live on day one with full USDC support.

Starknet Gains Access to Regulated Stablecoin Infrastructure

The zk-rollup network now supports USDC through Circle’s native implementation rather than bridged tokens. 

Starknet uses STARK proofs to scale Ethereum while maintaining security. The network hosts over 125 applications across DeFi, gaming, and payment sectors.

Circle’s announcement confirms the stablecoin remains fully reserved and redeemable one-to-one for US dollars. Eligible institutional users can access Circle Mint for on and off-ramp services. The integration positions Starknet as a hub for Bitcoin financial activation with native BTC staking capabilities.

CCTP enables developers to move USDC between Starknet and 18 other supported blockchains. The protocol maintains one-to-one capital efficiency without relying on traditional bridge mechanics. Users can transfer funds securely while maintaining full token value across chains.

Applications like Avnu, Ekubo, and Vesu now process USDC for spot and perpetual trading. 

The stablecoin provides collateral backing and enables round-the-clock settlement on decentralized exchanges. Market makers gain access to enterprise-level infrastructure for liquidity provision.

Day One Partners Build Crosschain Payment Solutions

Six platforms integrated USDC at launch including Braavos wallet and Ready payments. Gaming applications can now build in-game economies backed by regulated digital dollars. Xverse joined the initial deployment to power global peer-to-peer transactions.

The network previously supported bridged USDC from Ethereum through StarkGate. Circle confirmed this version will remain available as USDC.e during the migration period. Block explorers and application interfaces will clearly label the bridged version.

Starknet teams plan to gradually shift liquidity from bridged tokens to native USDC. Existing bridge infrastructure will continue operating without immediate changes. The transition aims to consolidate stablecoin usage under Circle’s native standard.

CCTP functionality supports seamless onboarding, token swaps, and treasury management across chains. Developers can build applications that leverage multiple blockchain ecosystems simultaneously. The protocol reduces fragmentation by standardizing USDC transfers across supported networks.

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