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Experience the power of USDC on zkSync

zkSync is a leading layer 2 (L2) rollup that is hyperscaling Ethereum through zero-knowledge tech while leveraging its security.1 Zero-knowledge rollups (ZK-rollups) boost Ethereum's capacity by handling many transactions off-chain and submitting only essential data back to Ethereum.

Businesses and developers use zkSync to benefit from fast, low cost transactions and native account abstraction. zkSync is on a mission to increase Ethereum’s throughput, and to fully preserve its foundational values of freedom, self-sovereignty, and decentralization at scale. 

USDC on zkSync Activity
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Mainnet Address 0x1d...38D4
Testnet Address 0xAe...F853
Token Standard ERC-20
Total Supply* $5.33M
* As of April 29, 2024

Benefits of building on zkSync: 

  • Built-in account abstraction to enable social recovery for wallets, subscription payments, and paying network fees in USDC
  • Low cost transactions due to its unique data compression process
  • Enhanced security from ZK cryptographic proofs to provide transaction validity
  • Scaling with ZK Stack - a developer-friendly framework for deploying custom and interoperable "hyperchains” that share users and liquidity. Learn more about hyperchains.

Accessing USDC on zkSync

Businesses can access USDC on zkSync from a Circle Mint account, as well as digital asset exchanges and apps on zkSync. Regardless of your choice, it’s easy to get started.

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Open a Circle Mint account

Submit your business information and we’ll get the account opening process started.

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Create a deposit

Once approved, you can deposit funds into your Circle Mint account via wire transfer. All funds will settle seamlessly in USDC.

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Choose USDC on zkSync

You can use a Circle Mint account to directly convert fiat to USDC on zkSync, and easily convert back to fiat the same way. Circle Mint also enables you to swap USDC across supported blockchains, such as swapping USDC on Ethereum for USDC on zkSync, without needing a third-party bridge. USDC on zkSync is always redeemable 1:1 for US dollars.2

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Top USDC on zkSync apps

Builders choose USDC on zkSync for their users. Here are some examples of popular apps:
Crypto.com
Koi Finance
Maverick
Ramp Network
Ripio
Symbiosis
SyncSwap
ZeroLend

FAQ

Yes, USDC is native to zkSync and can be found at this contract address. Bridged forms of USDC, such as USDC.e, are not issued by Circle nor supported by Circle Mint and Circle APIs.

 

*Please do not attempt to send bridged USDC.e on zkSync to your Circle Mint account, as it may not be recoverable and could result in a loss of funds.*

 

To learn more about native USDC vs. bridged USDC.e, please see our blog.

Circle Mint enables its users–liquidity providers and qualified businesses–to redeem USDC 1:1 for USD. Developers and users can use digital wallets and exchanges to convert between USDC and local currency.

Yes, USDC on zkSync can be easily swapped to USDC on any other supported blockchain with Circle Mint and Circle APIs.

 

*Please do not attempt to send bridged USDC.e on zkSync to your Circle Mint account, as it may not be recoverable and could result in a loss of funds.*

Swap USDC across chains

Programmatically move USDC from one chain to another. Circle APIs make it easy for wallets, exchanges, custodians and more to rebalance their holdings of USDC across supported chains at no additional cost.
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 1. https://zksync.io/  (Last accessed Apr 9, 2024)

2. Circle Mint enables its users–liquidity providers and qualified businesses–to redeem USDC 1:1 for USD. Developers and users can use digital wallets and exchanges to convert between USDC and local currency.