Polymarket is Launching its Own Stablecoin
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Polymarket, the leading decentralized prediction market, is entering stablecoin territory, a move that could reshape both its business model and the dynamics of on-chain finance.
By launching its own stablecoin, Polymarket is looking to internalize liquidity and reduce frictions tied to third-party assets like USDC.
More broadly, the step reflects a growing trend among Web3 platforms to control the financial rails they depend on, turning payment infrastructure into a competitive advantage rather than a dependency.
The move has been described by Polymarket as "the largest infrastructure upgrade since its launch."
The rollout will be carried out in phases over the coming weeks, alongside upgrades to its trading engine and smart contracts.
At the center of the update is a new collateral token called “Polymarket USD.” It will replace USDC.e and is backed 1:1 by USDC.
As prediction markets regain their momentum, Polymarket’s move into stablecoins signals a shift from isolated decentralized apps toward comprehensive financial ecosystems.
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