Squads Partners with Coinbase to Accelerate USDC Adoption on Solana

The Solana multi-signature protocol has locked over $1B in USDC, solidifying its role as the default stablecoin, following a US$10M Series A led by Electric Capital.

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Summary

On August 13th, PANews reported that Squads, a multi-signature protocol in the Solana ecosystem, announced a strategic partnership with Coinbase to boost USDC adoption. Squads has locked over $1 billion in USDC—about 15% of Solana's total supply—reinforcing USDC as the default stablecoin. Earlier, Squads completed a US$10 million Series A financing round led by Electric Capital.

Terms & Concepts
  • Multi-signature Protocol: A security feature in blockchain technology that requires multiple approvals for transactions, enhancing protection against unauthorized access.
  • Stablecoin: A cryptocurrency designed to minimize price volatility by being pegged to a stable asset such as the US dollar.