Circle Launches Smart Contract Platform to Simplify Web3 App Development

Circle, a stablecoin issuer, has launched a new tool called "Smart Contract Platform" that aims to simplify the process of building Web3 apps for developers. The platform provides pre-vetted code templates and a console or REST APIs for deploying smart contracts, potentially making it easier for traditional Web2 programmers to use. Circle also released a Gas Station tool that allows developers to pay for their users' gas fees, which could make onboarding users easier. The platform offers pre-vetted templates for creating various smart contracts, including non-fungible tokens, blockchain loyalty programs, and interactions with decentralized finance projects.