Router Protocol Expands USDC Bridge Support to Polygon and Unichain

Router Protocol has **permanently burned 54,186,614 $ROUTE tokens**, marking the end of its v1 to v2 migration process. **Key Details:** - Burned tokens equivalent to 1,625,761 unmigrated v1 $ROUTE - Migration deadline was August 25, 2025 - Community governance approved the burn proposal - [Transaction verified](https://routerscan.io/tx/23D7F005C7FA14309FB33A286CDA3FB511EED7EFE52EA2008490A2193E1E8B68) on RouterScan **Background:** Router Chain launched with a tokenomics upgrade requiring migration from v1 to v2 tokens at a 1:33.33 ratio. The protocol provided extensive migration support over a year-long period with guides and reminders. The burn removes unmigrated tokens from circulation permanently, completing Router's transition to its new tokenomics structure.

**Gas.zip is now live on Router App** with full Solana support, enabling seamless gas top-ups across multiple blockchains. **Key features:** - Swap gas tokens directly across chains - No need to juggle multiple wallets - Eliminates hunting for native tokens - Available at [app.routerprotocol.com](http://app.routerprotocol.com) This integration addresses real user pain points by simplifying cross-chain gas management. Users can now maintain transaction flow without switching between different wallets or networks. The partnership builds on Router's existing gas refuel capabilities across 120+ blockchains, making it easier to keep transactions running smoothly across the multi-chain ecosystem.

Router Protocol is preparing to launch a **new integration** that promises significant improvements to the onchain experience. Key features of the upcoming integration: - **Fast** transaction processing - **Seamless** user experience - Addresses a major onchain pain point The integration builds on Router's previous work to deliver faster and cheaper transactions for users across blockchain networks. No specific launch date has been announced yet.

**Router Protocol** is now available on the Veera DApp Store, making cross-chain bridging more accessible to mobile users. **Key Features of Veera:** - 350+ curated web3 applications - Self-custody wallet supporting 120+ countries - Mobile-first design for easy navigation - Gamified experience with quests and rewards Router appears prominently on Veera's homepage, giving the platform's 4.5M+ users direct access to cross-chain infrastructure and bridging services. This integration represents a significant step toward mainstream web3 adoption by simplifying access to decentralized applications through mobile devices.

Router Protocol's cross-chain bridge Router Nitro has expanded its native USDC transfer capabilities to include Optimism through Circle's CCTP V2 integration. Key networks now supported: - Arbitrum - Avalanche - Base - Ethereum - Linea - World Chain - Optimism The bridge enables direct USDC transfers without wrapped tokens or intermediate hops, offering a streamlined cross-chain experience. Users can access these features through [Router Nitro's app](http://app.routernitro.com). This expansion makes Router Nitro one of the first bridges to support native USDC transfers across this comprehensive network of chains.