Arbitrum Orbit Supports USDC Gas Fees

Arbitrum Collaborates with Circle to Enhance Gas Token Options

Bridged USDC Now Supported as Custom Gas Token on Arbitrum Orbit

Arbitrum, a prominent Layer-2 scaling solution, has partnered with stablecoin issuer Circle to enable the use of bridged USD Coin (USDC) as a custom gas token on its Orbit infrastructure. This development empowers developers building on Arbitrum Orbit to support USDC, the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization.

Arbitrum's latest blog post highlights the integration, emphasizing the significance of bridged USDC's support as a gas token. With over 16 billion USDC natively deployed on Arbitrum, this move aims to streamline gas payment processes, enhancing the overall user experience.

The key requirement for a custom gas token is that it must be an ERC-20 token natively deployed on the Arbitrum network. Orbit provides a permissionless environment where developers can effortlessly launch their own customized chains, further expanding the ecosystem's scalability and adaptability.

Conclusion

Arbitrum's Orbit infrastructure continues to evolve, offering a range of opportunities for developers. The integration of bridged USDC as a custom gas token underscores Arbitrum's commitment to improving user experience and empowering ecosystem growth. As Arbitrum continues to innovate, the wider blockchain community can anticipate further advancements that drive adoption and shape the future of decentralized applications.