USD Coin (Scroll)

USDC

USDC is a centralized stablecoin backed by USD reserves held by a licensed custodian (Circle).

Risk Rating
Best
Summary
Information
Blockchain
  • Scroll
Info
  • Asset Type: ERC-20
Key Metrics
Risk Assessment
Best
Asset Strength

USDC is a large-cap, fully collateralized asset. This asset depends on a centralized entity for custody services. This asset is exposed to the underlying risks of Scroll bridge, a protocol rated as Good.

USDC is a stablecoin that usually trades within 20bps of its peg to USD, which makes it a solid store of value.

Asset Tokenomics

USDC does not have a supply schedule. USDC on Scroll is backed 1:1 by USDC locked in the Scroll bridge protocol on Ethereum. USDC is backed 1:1 by USD reserves held with a licensed custodian (Circle). USDC is fully redeemable for its USD reserves, providing an effective mechanism to retain the peg to $1.

Dependencies

Scroll bridge

Things to know about USDC
USDC Pools
LayerBank USD Lending
6.9%
Yield
$197K
TVL
Risk
C
Protocol
LayerBank
Chain
Scroll