USD Base Coin (USDbC) is a bridged version of USDC on Base Chain.
USDbC 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 Base bridge, a protocol rated as Watch out.
USDbC is a stablecoin that usually trades within 20bps of its peg to USD, which makes it a solid store of value.
Base Bridge
USDbC has an uncapped supply but has inflation control or burn mechanisms in place. USDC on Base is backed 1:1 by USDC locked in the Base bridge on the Ethereum chain. 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.