Now Available: USDC, CCTP, Wallets, and Contracts on Monad

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We’re excited to announce that USDC, CCTP, Circle Wallets, and Circle Contracts are now available for Monad – enabling secure, always-on settlement for high-performance DeFi, seamless crosschain interoperability, and enterprise-ready developer services.

Monad is a high-performance Layer-1 blockchain designed to deliver high throughput with full EVM compatibility. It combines the speed, scalability, and low fees of next-generation blockchains with Ethereum-grade security, enabling developers to build capital-efficient applications for DeFi, trading, and payments.

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USDC, CCTP, Wallets, and Contracts: Core Products for Developers 

This launch goes beyond USDC, it’s about equipping developers on Monad with a robust platform to build next-generation onchain apps:

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1. USDC issued by Circle:‍

USDC is a regulated¹, fully reserved stablecoin redeemable 1:1 for U.S. dollars². It enables institutional on/off-ramps like Circle Mint³ for eligible users and integrates seamlessly into existing Monad apps, powering always-on liquidity across DeFi, trading, and payments.

• Token Name: USDC
• Token Symbol: USDC
• Mainnet Address: 0x754704Bc059F8C67012fEd69BC8A327a5aafb603‍
• Testnet Address: 0x534b2f3A21130d7a60830c2Df862319e593943A3‍

Developers can start to experiment with funds flows in their Monad apps today by getting free testnet USDC from the Circle Faucet.

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2. CCTP‍

CCTP enables developers to design crosschain experiences by connecting Monad apps to 17 additional blockchains. With no need to lock up liquidity, CCTP provides a highly secure and capital-efficient way to transact with USDC across supported blockchains. 

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3. Wallets‍

Wallets offer developers flexible and secure infrastructure, allowing easy creation of in-app wallets on Monad that cater to global users and streamline DeFi onboarding. With customizable key management, integrated compliance tools, and Gas Station to sponsor network fees, businesses can easily onboard users while delivering a secure and familiar UX.

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4. Contracts‍

Contracts offer developers a simpler way to create, deploy, and manage smart contracts. With end-to-end tooling and a curated library of security-audited templates, businesses can accelerate building for tokenization, loyalty programs, and transformative onchain use cases.

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Powering new use cases

Together, USDC, CCTP, Wallets, and Contracts serve as a foundation for developers and businesses building on Monad, including: 

• DeFi and Trading Apps: Use USDC as collateral in lending and as a settlement asset for swaps and other DeFi transactions.
• Payments and Fintech Apps: Enable real-time, cost-efficient payments and settlement by embedding USDC into neobanks, marketplaces, and financial services platforms.
• Wallets and Bridges: Build more secure, faster crosschain onboarding and value transfer experiences with CCTP.
• Market Makers: Provide USDC liquidity, support efficient price discovery, and optimize capital deployment across venues.

Day 1 apps: Accountable, Across, Bungee Exchange, Coinbase, Crystal, Curve, Kuru, Levr, Mayan, Monad Bridge, Monday Trade, Portal, Wormhole

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Get started today

Businesses can readily access on/off-ramps to convert fiat currency to USDC on Monad by applying for a Circle Mint³ account. Individuals and small institutions can access USDC through a network of providers and can visit USDC.com to learn more.

Get started today with our developer docs for USDC, CCTP, Wallets, and Contracts on Monad.

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_{1. USDC is issued by regulated affiliates of Circle. A list of Circle’s regulatory authorizations can be found here.} 

_{2. Circle Mint customers are able to redeem USDC directly from Circle. In addition, Circle will redeem all USDC presented to it for redemption in compliance with MiCAR, regardless of whether the holder is a Circle Mint customer. Circle Mint is currently available only to institutions and is not available to individuals.}

_{3. Circle Mint and money transmission services are provided by Circle Internet Financial, LLC, NMLS # 1201441, and Circle Internet Financial Europe SAS, Electronic Money Institution License No. 17788, when provided in France. A list of Circle’s regulatory authorizations can be found here. Circle Mint is currently available only to institutions and is not available to individuals.}