Polymarket Switches to USDC, Across Enables Cross-Chain Transfers
Polymarket Switches to USDC, Across Enables Cross-Chain Transfers
💸 Polymarket's USDC Move
Polymarket is transitioning to USDC as its primary stablecoin for prediction markets.
Across protocol emerges as the recommended solution for moving USDC efficiently across chains. The bridge recently expanded its capabilities to support USDC transfers between Solana and EVM-compatible chains through Lucid.
Key features:
- Seamless USDC movement across multiple blockchain networks
- Integration with Lucid for Solana-EVM transfers
- Optimized for the growing prediction market ecosystem
This development simplifies liquidity management for Polymarket users who need to move funds between different blockchain environments.
You can now move USDC between Solana and EVM on Lucid using Across routes. Try it for yourself. Get there with Across.
Lucid is officially live on @Solana. You can transfer USDC between Solana and EVM chains via @AcrossProtocol, ensuring capital moves fast, efficiently, and securely. Try it for yourself ↓
Polymarket is moving to USDC. The best way to move USDC is on Across.
The world’s largest regulated stablecoin meets the world's largest prediction market.
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