This is interesting. It's not direct USDC integration per se. But here's what USDCx offers the #Cardano $ADA and the @MidnightNtwrk. 👇
USDCx is not exactly the same as native USDC, but it is a 1:1, USD-backed stablecoin fully backed by USDC held in a Circle xReserve smart contract. While USDC is issued directly by Circle, USDCx is a version designed for specific, often privacy-focused, blockchains like Aleo, Canton and @MidnightNtwrk and is minted through non-custodial smart contracts.
Key differences and details:
Issuance & Backing: USDC is issued directly by Circle. USDCx is minted on partner chains via xReserve, which locks up native USDC, ensuring 1:1 backing.
Purpose & Privacy: USDCx is tailored for specialized environments requiring privacy (e.g., zero-knowledge tech/midnight) or specific ecosystem interoperability (like Bitcoin DeFi).
Interoperability: USDCx uses Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) to move between chains without third-party bridges, making it interoperable with native USDC.
Usage: It is designed for institutional use, private transactions, and, for example, enabling Bitcoin-backed lending via platforms like Granite.
In essence, USDCx brings the liquidity and backing of native USDC to specialized, non-Ethereum-native, or private blockchains.
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Patrick Tobler, cofounder of Masumi and NMKR just injected $100k in Gold liquidity to Cardano DEXs.
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