• Sui Network’s integration of native USDC and CCTP boosts its DeFi and gaming ecosystem, enhancing developer opportunities.

  • CCTP enables smooth cross-chain USDC transfers on Sui, improving transaction efficiency between blockchains like Ethereum and Solana.

  • Sui will transition from bridged to native USDC, boosting liquidity and user experience in DeFi and gaming applications.

Circle announced that the CCTP and native USDC would soon be implemented on the Sui Network. Sui, a layer-1 blockchain renowned for its speed, security, and scalability, has reached a milestone with this integration. 

Sui, which supports over 85 applications and continues to grow, will be the first blockchain-based on the Move programming language to offer these features. The introduction of native USDC and CCTP promises to bolster the network's DeFi and gaming ecosystem, enhancing its appeal to developers.

https://twitter.com/circle/status/1836042719233527901 Seamless Cross-Chain Transfers with CCTP

Soon, Sui will be home to USDC, the biggest stablecoin backed by dollars that is regulated. This development enables developers to utilize a highly reliable digital dollar for their applications. The CCTP enables smooth cross-chain USDC transfers between Sui and other blockchains, such as Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, and Solana. This protocol has eliminated the necessity of locking up liquidity with a secure and cheap way of transacting cross-chain.

Currently, bridged USDC from Ethereum is the largest stablecoin on Sui, with over $260 million in circulation. To transition smoothly, Sui will work with ecosystem apps like Wormhole to shift liquidity from bridged USDC to native USDC. The Ethereum-bridged USDC will be renamed “wUSDC” on block explorers, and ecosystem apps will update their UI and documentation accordingly.

The integration of native USDC and CCTP will enhance Sui's market efficiency. Developers can leverage these tools to build diverse applications, including DeFi, gaming, and e-commerce solutions. This integration is expected to offer users a more seamless experience when sending, spending, and saving digital dollars.

Revolutionizing Cross-Chain Transactions

Furthermore, Circle’s CCTP addresses common issues in multi-chain transactions by unifying liquidity and simplifying the user experience. It allows USDC to be "teleported" securely and efficiently across blockchains, improving overall transaction efficiency. The protocol’s introduction will support Sui’s rapid evolution and position it as a leading player in the blockchain industry.

Circle's Chief Product Officer, Nikhil Chandhok, expressed enthusiasm about supporting Sui’s community with these advancements. Adeniyi Abiodun, co-founder of Mysten Labs, highlighted that native USDC will further solidify Sui’s status as an industry leader. The addition of USDC and CCTP underlines Sui's commitment to innovation and its growing influence in the blockchain.

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