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Shopify Opens USDC Payments on Base — Here’s What It Means
Why Shopify Is Embracing USDC
Shopify is letting merchants get paid in USDC through Base.
This move lets sellers use a stablecoin instead of traditional payments.
The 1% Cashback Perks
Buyers may soon earn 1% back in their local currency when using USDC.
It’s a nice little perk for shoppers — and a clever way for Shopify to boost payments.
Why Base?
Base is a fast, cheap, and reliable layer-2 network from Coinbase.
It lets transactions clear quickly and safely — perfect for payments.
A Look Back at Shopify’s Crypto Moves
This isn’t Shopify’s first venture into digital payments.
Back in 2013, it supported Bitcoin payments.
Today, it lets merchants connect through services like BitPay and Solana Pay.
The Future
Some people say Shopify should support all chains that use USDC.
For now, Base is its first step forward.
It shows the giant is serious about adding stablecoins to its ecosystem.
Footnote:
Base: a layer-2 network designed to be cheaper and faster than the main Ethereum network.
USDC: a stablecoin tied 1:1 to the US dollar — 1 USDC ≈ 1 USD.
Stablecoin: a digital asset meant to stay stable in price.
