Experience the power of USDC on Linea
Linea is a zkEVM Layer-2 (L2) blockchain powered by Consensys, designed to scale Ethereum while preserving security and decentralization. Linea was the first blockchain with a Bridged USDC Standard implementation to be upgraded to native USDC.
Linea has quickly established itself as a leading zkEVM with more than 400 apps, including 100+ DeFi apps. The network provides a robust infrastructure for DeFi, NFTs, gaming, digital identity, payments, and more.
Additionally, CCTP V2 is available on Linea for frictionless cross-chain USDC transfers.
Benefits of USDC
- Regulated,2 fully reserved, and redeemable 1:1 for US dollars
- Enables institutional on/off-ramps with Circle Mint for qualified businesses3
- Easy integration into existing apps
Accessing USDC on
Linea
All users can access USDC on Linea via digital asset exchanges and ecosystem apps. Qualified businesses can also access USDC on Linea from a Circle Mint account. Regardless of your choice, it’s easy to get started.
Open a Circle Mint account
Submit your business information and we’ll get the account opening process started.
Create a deposit
Once approved, you can deposit funds into your Circle Mint account via wire transfer. Funds will settle seamlessly in USDC.
Choose USDC on Linea
You can use a Circle Mint account to directly convert fiat to USDC on Linea, and easily convert back to fiat the same way. Circle Mint also enables you to swap USDC across supported blockchains, such as swapping USDC on Ethereum for USDC on Linea, without needing a third-party bridge. USDC on Linea is redeemable 1:1 for US dollars.3
FAQs
Yes, USDC is native to Linea and can be found at this contract address. Linea was the first blockchain with a Bridged USDC Standard implementation to be upgraded to native USDC.
Circle Mint enables qualified businesses to redeem USDC 1:1 for USD. Developers and end users can also convert USDC to USD through digital wallets, exchanges, and on/off-ramp providers.
Yes. USDC on Linea can be easily swapped to USDC on any other supported blockchain with Circle Mint and its APIs. Additionally, with CCTP V2, USDC on Linea can be permissionlessly transferred between supported blockchains.
Swap USDC
across chains
Programmatically move USDC from one chain to another. Circle APIs make it easy for wallets, exchanges, custodians and more to rebalance their holdings of USDC across supported chains at no additional cost.
Maximize your vision. Do more with USDC.
As an open-source, programmable dollar with global reach, USDC is powerful market infrastructure you can begin building with immediately. Developers leverage Circle APIs to do even more with USDC.
1. As of Mar 26, 2025
2. A full list of Circle’s licenses can be found here
3. Circle Mint customers can redeem USDC 1:1 for USD directly with Circle.