TL;DR
- Circle announced Gateway, a tool that will enable instant USDC transfers across blockchains without bridges or manual processes.
- The solution will work through a non-custodial smart contract that unifies balances and provides real-time liquidity across all supported networks.
- The system will be tested in July on the Avalanche, Base, and Ethereum testnets, with plans to add more blockchains in the coming months.
Circle has introduced a new infrastructure designed to address one of the most persistent issues in the use of stablecoins within multichain ecosystems.
The company announced the upcoming launch of Circle Gateway, a tool that will allow users to operate with USDC instantly and natively across different blockchains, removing the need for bridges and complex manual steps.
Today, moving USDC between networks like Ethereum and Solana requires relying on third-party solutions, generating additional transactions, and accepting delays that affect both users and businesses. This fragmented system not only complicates the user experience but also forces companies to maintain distributed balances on every chain, reducing capital efficiency and increasing operational costs.
Gateway aims to solve this scenario through a non-custodial smart contract that unifies USDC balances into a single position accessible from all compatible blockchains. Users will be able to deposit their tokens and use them in real time, with no bridges or intermediaries, enabling instant transfers and crosschain operations with a single action.
Circle Will Add More Blockchains as Gateway Deployment Expands
For businesses managing payment services, exchanges, or liquidity solutions, this tool will allow them to consolidate funds into a single contract and access on-demand liquidity on any supported network. This reduces overcapitalization and eliminates delays typically caused by moving funds between chains.
The system will debut in July on the testnets of Avalanche, Base, and Ethereum. Circle indicated it plans to integrate additional blockchains as the rollout progresses. The project seeks to establish infrastructure where access to USDC no longer depends on the blockchain where it’s stored but becomes immediate and universal.
Gateway’s goal is to simplify stablecoin use and give users a way to avoid manually managing networks or distributed funds. This initiative also targets optimizing resources for companies operating in multichain ecosystems, improving operational efficiency and financial flexibility
