Woofun AI reports that Astar Network has introduced Bridged USDC, a cross-chain asset developed by Swapper Finance utilizing Circle’s standard and Chainlink CCIP. This new token replaces legacy cross-chain versions such as ceUSDC.

The mechanism locks original USDC on the source chain while minting equivalent Bridged USDC on Astar, ensuring transactions occur without liquidity pools or slippage. The design also establishes a route for future migration to native USDC.