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Circle Launches 'Nanopayments' Testnet for Micropayments Using USDC

Circle introduces 'Nanopayments' service on testnet, enabling ultra-low USDC transactions with zero gas fees and AI agent support for automated payments.

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Summary

Circle has launched its 'Nanopayments' service on a testnet, enabling transactions as small as $0.000001 using USD Coin (USDC) with no gas fees. The platform also integrates AI agents for automated payment processing, aiming to reduce friction in blockchain transactions and potentially facilitating machine-to-machine payments and content monetization.

Terms & Concepts
  • USDC (USD Coin): A stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, commonly used for digital payments and blockchain transactions.
  • Testnet: A blockchain network used for testing and development before implementing features on the main network.
  • Gas fees: Blockchain transaction costs paid to validate and record operations on the network.