Circle’s Silver Lining: Unpacking USDC’s Supply Drop in an Era of Rising Rates
In this issue of State of the Network, we set out to analyze USDC's supply loss and its impact on Circle. We segment the current USDC supply into various categories to pinpoint where the attrition is most pronounced. The pressing question remains: Does this supply contraction warrant concern?
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