| Key Points: – Circle CCTP V2 reduces stablecoin transfer times from 13–19 minutes to just seconds using new smart contracts and APIs. – The upgrade introduces Fast Transfer for near-instant transactions and Hooks for automated asset management, improving efficiency for DeFi applications. |
Circle has unveiled an upgrade to its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP), introducing version 2 (CCTP V2), which significantly enhances transaction speed for stablecoin transfers across multiple blockchains.
The Circle CCTP V2 update aims to cut cross-chain transaction settlement times from an average of 13 to 19 minutes to just seconds through new smart contracts and APIs.
Circle CCTP V2 Unveiled to Accelerate Cross-Chain Transactions
CCTP, first launched in 2023, facilitates digital asset movement across different blockchain networks without relying on third-party liquidity providers.
Since its introduction, the protocol has processed over $37 billion in transactions. With CCTP V2, Circle seeks to further streamline stablecoin transfers, particularly for its USD Coin (USDC), the world’s second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization.
“CCTP V2 mitigates these issues, and paves the way for improved cross-chain USDC liquidity, enhanced cross-chain UX, and institutional-grade cross-chain infrastructure for crypto capital markets,” said Jonathan Lim, Principal Product Manager at Circle.
As the market for USD-pegged stablecoins continues to grow, faster transaction times could strengthen Circle’s competitive position. Of the estimated $231 billion USD stablecoins in circulation, USDC accounts for approximately $58 billion. However, it remains behind Tether’s USDT, the dominant player in the space.
Expanding Blockchain Support to Strengthen USDC Adoption
Circle CCTP V2 introduces key new features, including a Fast Transfer option that enables near-instant transactions between supported blockchains. It also retains the Standard Transfer function, which settles transactions at each blockchain’s native speed.
Additionally, a feature called Hooks allows developers to program automated actions, such as asset swaps or treasury management, on the receiving blockchain, improving efficiency for decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.
The upgraded protocol is now live on Ethereum, Avalanche, and Base, with additional blockchain integrations expected later in the year. Several platforms, including CCTP.Money, Interport, LI.FI, Mayan, Socket, and Wormhole, have already integrated the new version. Meanwhile, CCTP V1 remains operational on 11 blockchains.
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