Circle has officially expanded the reach of its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) to Layer 1 Arc. The move opens native cross-chain transfer routes for two of the company’s major assets: the EURC stablecoin and Circle Wrapped Bitcoin, or cirBTC.
The integration on the Arc network encompasses three supporting components: CCTP, Gateway, and Forwarding Service. These three elements are combined to deliver unified infrastructure for users. The end result is autonomous cross-chain transfer capabilities that operate completely free of reliance on liquidity pools from conventional crypto bridges.
Changing Asset Transfer Mechanisms
The CCTP protocol operates with an approach that sets it apart from conventional bridging schemes. When users move funds, the system executes a token burn on the source network. As soon as the source coins are burned, the protocol immediately mints new native assets on the destination network at a 1:1 conversion ratio.
The new system eliminates third-party dependency bottlenecks. Users are now free from the risk of liquidity pool shortages when moving large volumes across chains.
Each asset follows specific routes. EURC support now operates across five ecosystems: Arc, Avalanche, Base, Ethereum, and World Chain. Meanwhile, routes for cirBTC are currently focused on connecting the Arc and Ethereum networks.
Official Licensing and Proof of Reserves
Strict reserve rules govern the value of cirBTC. Circle guarantees the token is always fully backed by Bitcoin reserves at a full 1:1 ratio. Supporting proof of reserves is not merely recorded in paper reports, but is open and verifiable onchain by anyone.
Issuance operations for cirBTC are managed directly by Circle International Bermuda Limited. The issuing entity holds a Class F regulatory license, providing legal backing for the issuance of this financial instrument.
For market participants, expanding CCTP to Arc streamlines capital movement routes. Replacing traditional liquidity pools with a direct burn-and-mint model ensures users receive genuinely native coins rather than mere bridge receipts.
Reported by crypto.news.
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