- Sei and Circle guide USDC.n holders to swap to native USDC.
- Liquidity for USDC.n decreasing on Sei platforms.
- Native USDC becomes canonical on Sei network.
Sei warns holders of the bridged token USDC.n to swap to native USDC on Sei ahead of a scheduled network upgrade, as liquidity shifts to the native USDC contract.
The swap signifies a shift to improved stability and reduced counter-party risk, impacting DeFi infrastructure and potentially altering liquidity patterns within the Sei blockchain ecosystem.
Sei Labs and Circle have advised USDC.n holders on Sei to exchange for native USDC before an upcoming network upgrade. This action aims to phase out USDC.n and integrate the native USDC as part of a strategic shift.
The transition involves prominent entities like Sei Labs and Circle. Liquidity for USDC.n is being significantly reduced on major Sei DeFi applications and exchanges. Moving forward, only the native USDC will be integrated into new DeFi solutions on Sei.
The immediate effects include a shift in the Sei ecosystem’s liquidity dynamics as protocols prioritize native USDC over USDC.n. Traders and developers must adjust to the change, affecting liquidity management and trading practices on the platform.
The decision underscores a significant shift in financial markets, encouraging the use of native stablecoins for enhanced security and efficiency. Sei’s network upgrade aligns with broader movements in cryptocurrency to standardize and strengthen market infrastructures.
The liquidity shift will likely prompt a temporary decrease in Sei’s total value locked (TVL) before stabilizing post-swap. Market participants are advised to monitor liquidity flows closely and anticipate potential temporary impacts on trading volumes.
Historically, similar transitions have indicated improved market stability post-upgrade. Sei’s transformation aligns with trends seen in other networks, ensuring enhanced regulatory compliance and offering expanded financial opportunities within the crypto ecosystem. To better understand how such transitions can impact your investments, you can learn more about crypto’s role in financial markets.
Users should swap to native USDC on Sei before the upcoming network upgrade as liquidity for USDC.n will be wound down. — Jayendra Jog, Co-founder, Sei
