Circle Launches xReserve for Multichain USDC Expansion
Circle has introduced xReserve, a smart-contract system enabling blockchains to issue their own USDC-backed stablecoins with 1:1 interoperability. Initial integrations include Canton Network and Stacks. The MOVE aims to unify fragmented liquidity and reduce reliance on third-party bridges.
The launch follows Circle's 66% revenue surge and growing USDC adoption. xReserve solves the "bridged stablecoin" problem by allowing networks to mint their own USDC-backed stablecoins directly against USDC held in xReserve contracts, verified through Circle-issued attestations.
Jeremy Allaire, Circle’s CEO, described the launch as a major step toward a unified stablecoin standard. xReserve functions as a Circle-deployed smart contract holding USDC, enabling seamless cross-chain transactions.