- Allbridge Core now helps native USDC bridging to Algorand from Solana, Ethereum, Base, Sui, and Stellar.
- Algorand USDC transfers require an ASA opt-in and a small ALGO stability, often round 0.1 ALGO per asset.
Allbridge Core has added Algorand to its cross-chain bridge community, permitting assist of environments aside from EVMs, in addition to native transfers of USDC to the Algorand ecosystem. The replace allows customers to switch the USDC in its personal kind, versus wrapped tokens.
Allbridge Core stated the mixing is designed to assist customers entry Algorand-based DeFi purposes with decrease friction. The announcement positions Algorand as the newest non-EVM Layer 1 supported by the bridging platform.
The @Allbridge_io Algorand integration is now reside.
Customers can now bridge USDC to Algorand from a number of chains, together with Solana, Avalanche, Base, Ethereum, Sui, Stellar, and extra.
Interoperability on Algorand is right here
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— Algorand Basis (@AlgoFoundation) January 16, 2026
The mixing is centered on Algorand’s community design, which differs from Ethereum-compatible chains in tooling and asset requirements. Algorand makes use of Algorand Customary Belongings (ASAs), the place tokens are applied on the protocol degree slightly than by token good contracts.
Native USDC Arrives on Algorand By Allbridge Core Integration
With the launch, customers can bridge native USDC between Algorand and a number of networks supported on Allbridge Core, together with Solana, Ethereum, Base, Sui, and Stellar. The service is geared toward customers who wish to transfer stablecoin liquidity throughout ecosystems with out changing into wrapped variations that will introduce further steps or contract danger. Allbridge Core is offering a direct stablecoin entry level into the DeFi market of Algorand by providing native assist for native USDC on Algorand.
Algorand on the spot finality is one other characteristic that Allbridge Core cited when performing transfers. Transactions in Algorand are finalized as quickly as they’re added to a block, eliminating the potential for having to attend till they’ve obtained a number of confirmations. This can assist decrease switch uncertainty in bridge operations, the place customers often test confirmations earlier than cash is disbursed.
The replace additionally introduces an Algorand-specific requirement that customers should full earlier than receiving USDC. Algorand accounts should “decide in” to an asset ID earlier than that token will be deposited into the pockets. The opt-in is an on-chain transaction that hyperlinks the asset to the account and requires a small ALGO stability, generally round 0.1 ALGO per asset, to cowl storage guidelines on the community. Allbridge Core famous that its interface and supported wallets information customers by this step earlier than the bridge finalizes the switch.
Pockets assist is dealt with by Algorand-native choices slightly than MetaMask. Allbridge Core stated it integrates with Pera Pockets for cell customers and Lute for customers preferring a browser extension. The bridge additionally contains an choice to ship a small further quantity of ALGO alongside a switch to cowl primary community charges and allow account setup steps, together with the USDC opt-in.
Earlier on, CNF reported that the Algorand Basis has launched key milestones for its 2026 roadmap, following technical progress made throughout 2025. The plan features a confirmed growth into the US, a brand new board announcement, and upcoming product releases resembling Rocca Pockets and AlgoKit 4.0.
