Plume Bridges Traditional and DeFi Worlds with Native USDC and CCTP V2

Plume, a blockchain platform focused on real-world asset finance (RWAfi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), is set to integrate native USDC and the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2. This development is expected to enhance the platform's capabilities by providing faster, more secure, and cost-efficient cross-chain transactions, thereby supporting institutional-grade financial operations. The integration of native USDC, the world’s largest regulated stablecoin, is designed to enable seamless asset settlement and expand the ecosystem’s use cases in DeFi and RWAfi.

Since its Genesis mainnet launch on June 5, 2025, Plume has experienced significant growth, with its Total Value Locked (TVL) increasing by approximately 441% to $238 million as of September 4, 2025. The platform now supports over 200 applications and protocols, underscoring its position as a leading blockchain for RWAfi. The introduction of native USDC will allow users to transact directly with the stablecoin, eliminating the reliance on bridged assets such as USDC.e. This transition will be facilitated gradually through collaboration with ecosystem partners to ensure a smooth migration to native USDC.

The deployment of CCTP V2 will enable the secure and efficient transfer of USDC across supported blockchains, providing a seamless experience for users and developers. This protocol utilizes a "burn and mint" mechanism to ensure that USDC can be moved between chains without the need for intermediaries or wrapped tokens. The benefits of this approach include faster finality, reduced transaction costs, and enhanced security—factors that are crucial for institutional adoption of blockchain-based financial services.

Native USDC offers a regulated and fully reserved digital dollar redeemable 1:1 for US dollars. This feature aligns with Plume’s objective of providing a compliant and institutional-grade environment for onchain finance. The integration also supports the use of USDC in a variety of RWAfi applications, such as collateralizing real-world assets, facilitating tokenized asset settlements, and enabling institutional on/offramps through services like Circle Mint. These capabilities position Plume to further solidify its role as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized markets.

The transition from bridged USDC to native USDC will not disrupt the existing Stargate bridge, which will continue to operate as normal. Bridged USDC will remain labeled as “USDC.e” in block explorers and across application interfaces. However, the availability of native USDC will eventually streamline cross-chain transactions by eliminating the need for third-party custody and reducing the complexity associated with bridged tokens. This shift is expected to attract more developers and institutions to build and operate on the Plume platform.

Plume’s commitment to real-world asset finance is reinforced by the platform’s EVM compatibility, fast finality, and institutional-grade infrastructure. With the addition of native USDC and CCTP V2, the network is poised to unlock new opportunities in DeFi, social finance, and tokenized asset markets. As the ecosystem continues to expand, the integration of native USDC is anticipated to play a pivotal role in scaling onchain financial innovation while maintaining compliance and transparency for institutional participants.

Source: [1] Native USDC & CCTP V2 are coming to Plume [2] Native USDC Coming to Plume to Accelerate Institutional Onchain Finance