- The Solana ecosystem is set to benefit from the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP), which will enable the transfer of USDC from other blockchain networks to Solana.
- USDC and other stablecoins have reached their highest record since 2022, a sign of a new bullish era for the Solana network.
The Solana ecosystem is getting ready to welcome USDC tokens from other blockchains with the launch of the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) utility on its blockchain by USDC issuer Circle. This development coincides with a rise in stablecoins on the Solana blockchain. Recent data shows that stablecoins on the network have risen to 2022 highs, with USDC leading the pack.
The Circle CCTP could also signal the return of the bullish phase for Solana’s SOL, which has flatlined in recent days. Developed by Circle, CCTP allows for secure transfers of USDC between blockchains without needing permission. It achieves this by burning USDC on one chain and minting the same amount on the other.
CCTP will let users seamlessly transfer USDC directly onto Solana from various blockchains. This includes popular options like Ethereum, Polygon, and Base, as well as any other network that supports CCTP.
8/ @cubexch supports #CCTP on @Solana within Cube’s hybrid orderbook DEX to enable cross-chain deposits for user onboarding.
Cube: https://t.co/hGySo7eLFm
— Circle (@circle) March 26, 2024
After climbing above $200, the altcoin has suffered a correction in recent days. At the time of writing, SOL is trading at $183 after a 2% drop in the last 24 hours. On the weekly chart, SOL is up by 10% as investors enjoy the altcoin’s rising popularity.
Solana’s recent performance has been driven by the memecoin mania sweeping the crypto market. Solana-based memecoins which include dogwifhat (WIF), Book of Meme (BOME), and Slerf (SLERF), have been some of the best performers, driving demand and popularity for Solana (SOL).
Solana’s total value locked has also recorded a two-year high after surging more than 130% to reach nearly $5 billion. Furthermore, trading volume on the smart contract blockchain is up by more than 350% to $3.42 billion as of March 16. As CNF recently reported, Solana’s staked value crossed the $70 billion mark, and industry leaders are debating whether it could be more secure than Ethereum, which has $108 billion in staked value. Binance has further boosted SOL with Binance Simple Earn introducing an enticing update on Solana (SOL) Locked Products, offering users the opportunity to earn rewards of up to 8.9% APR.
Memecoins are projected to continue rising, propelling SOL to new heights. Its network is also projected to continue growing, with users and developers choosing the blockchain for its innovations and real-world applications. The bullish momentum brought by the upcoming Bitcoin halving, and rising interest from institutional investors will also play a major role in propelling SOL forward. In addition, there’s increased interest in a Solana ETF, which could attract billions to the project. Experts foresee the altcoin reaching as high as $500 in the ongoing bull run.
