# USDC

## Definition

USDC is a dollar-referenced stablecoin issued through network-specific token contracts and designed to track the value of the U.S. dollar.

## What it means in practice

Native and bridged versions can exist on different networks, so users should verify the exact contract and chain.

## How this concept appears in Terenval Wallet

Terenval users on supported EVM networks should verify the USDC network and contract before sending or approving a dApp interaction.

**Important:** A familiar USDC symbol is not enough to prove authenticity or redeemability.

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## Related terms

- [stablecoin](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/stablecoin/)
- [erc 20](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/erc-20/)
- [token contract](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/token-contract/)
- [USDT](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/usdt/)
- [DAI](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/dai/)
- [bridged token](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/bridged-token/)

## Related Terenval Answers

- [Can One Crypto Wallet Manage Multiple Blockchains?](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/can-one-crypto-wallet-manage-multiple-blockchains/)
- [How to Send Crypto Safely Between Wallets](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/how-to-send-crypto-safely-between-wallets/)
- [How Does a Multi-Chain Crypto Wallet Keep Networks Separate?](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/how-multi-chain-wallets-keep-networks-separate/)

## Sources

- https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/standards/tokens/
- https://wallet.terenval.com/info/security/

Official page: https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/usdc/