Bitcoin to USDC on Optimism

Native USDC on Optimism, bridged by Circle.

Send bitcoin from Lightning, on-chain or Arkade and receive native USDC on Optimism.

The swap settles on Arbitrum, and Circle's transfer protocol delivers the USDC on Optimism after the claim. Delivery is usually one to two minutes, tracked step by step in the wizard.

No gas needed on Optimism: Circle mints straight to your address.

How it works

  1. 1Pick how to send bitcoin and paste your Optimism address.
  2. 2Fund the swap. We lock the matching tBTC on Arbitrum.
  3. 3The claim converts it to USDC and burns it for the bridge.
  4. 4Circle delivers the USDC on Optimism.

Questions

Is the USDC native on Optimism?
Yes, it is Circle's native USDC, minted on Optimism by the transfer protocol.
How much is the bridge fee?
A few cents in USDC for a typical transfer. The fee breakdown shows the exact amount with your quote.
Can I receive on Arbitrum instead and bridge later?
Yes. Choosing Arbitrum skips the bridge entirely and is the cheapest option.

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