Caroline Bishop
Mar 05, 2025 07:17
Linea’s upgrade to native USDC marks a pivotal moment for blockchain payment networks, promising seamless transactions and enhanced security for DeFi and personal finance applications.
In a groundbreaking move for blockchain payment networks, Linea, a prominent Layer-2 (L2) blockchain, is set to upgrade from Circle’s Bridged USDC Standard to native USDC. This transition is expected to bring significant enhancements to the network without requiring any action from users or developers, according to linea.mirror.xyz.
The upgrade, which involves the world’s largest regulated stablecoin, aims to strengthen Linea’s position as a leading payments network. The shift to native USDC will be supported by Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2, ensuring a seamless and automatic process that avoids the complexities often associated with such transitions.
Declan Fox, Linea’s Product Lead, emphasized the network’s commitment to redefining on-chain payments. “With our seamless shift to native USDC supported by Circle’s CCTP V2, MetaMask Card users can effortlessly access secure, regulated assets to earn rewards, pay bills, and shop — bridging DeFi and everyday finance without compromise,” he stated.
Enhancing Payment and Finance Solutions
The native USDC upgrade is expected to benefit DeFi enthusiasts and users seeking faster, more secure, and cost-effective transactions, bypassing traditional banking systems. Linea’s ecosystem, which currently hosts over $21 million in bridged USDC and supports over 100 DeFi applications, is poised for further expansion.
Moreover, the MetaMask Card, operating on Linea, functions like any Mastercard debit card, allowing users to spend USDC at any point of sale. Purchases made with the MetaMask Card on Linea will also offer cashback in USDC and other tokens, enhancing user rewards.
Innovative Blockchain Architecture
Linea’s zkEVM architecture is designed to offer zero-knowledge finality without execution delays, distinguishing it from traditional financial systems and other blockchain networks. The upgrade to native USDC further enhances the network’s offering by providing improved cross-chain liquidity and seamless integration with existing DeFi apps, wallets, and exchanges.
By inheriting Ethereum’s security and decentralization, Linea ensures increased speed and reduced costs, making it an attractive option for users seeking efficient and secure blockchain solutions.
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