Polygon Leads USDC Monthly Active User Growth, Surging to 5 Million

HKAN | June 29

According to Token Terminal, Polygon has emerged as the largest network for USDC monthly active users (MAU), with nearly 5 million users engaging with USDC on its blockchain surpassing major rivals like Ethereum, Uniswap, and Solana .

 

This milestone highlights Polygon's growing importance in stablecoin usage, signaling strong adoption trends across DeFi, payments, and decentralized applications.

 

 

Why Polygon Is Winning in USDC Adoption

Layer‑2 scalability: Polygon's ability to offer fast, low-cost transactions makes it ideal for stablecoin activity.

 

DeFi ecosystem growth: Protocols like Polymarket—where all trades settle in USDC—drive significant on-chain demand .

 

Global user onboarding: Polygon's infrastructure continues to attract new users, with its weekly MAUs climbing as stablecoin usage skyrockets.

 

 

Despite flat liquid funds and a drop in TVL to $926 million, Polygon’s user metrics remain strong, emphasizing its role as a go-to stablecoin platform .

 

 

What This Means for the Ecosystem

Stablecoin dominance: USDC usage on Polygon outpaces other chains, making it the leading destination for regulated digital dollars.

 

DeFi multiplier: High user activity boosts protocol engagement and liquidity across decentralized apps.

 

Institutional appeal: Steady stablecoin flows may encourage big funds to increase allocations to Polygon-based assets and infrastructure.

 

 

 

Final Take

Polygon’s surge to nearly 5 million USDC monthly active users underscores its success in combining performance, scalability, and real-world utility. As stablecoins become central to on-chain finance, Polygon is cementing its leadership in the evolving ecosystem.

 

 

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