SwissBorg integrates direct USDC deposits on Arc Network, bypassing costly bridge fees

SwissBorg has rolled out native support for USDC deposits on Arc Network, letting users move stablecoins directly onto the chain without routing through external bridges. The integration effectively turns SwissBorg into a direct on-ramp for Arc, a network built from the ground up around stablecoins rather than volatile native tokens. The timing matters because until now, getting USDC onto Arc meant dealing with third-party bridges like PlaygroundBridge, which charges a dynamic “launch premium” ranging from 3% to 25% on inbound transfers. For anyone moving meaningful sums, that’s the kind of fee structure that makes you double-check your screen. What Arc Network actually is Arc isn’t just another Layer 2 or EVM-compatible chain competing for the same DeFi users. It’s designed as a stablecoin-native network where USDC serves as the gas token. There’s no volatile native token to buy, hold, or worry about. Beyond USDC, Arc natively supports EURC (a euro-denominated stablecoin) and USYC, positioning itself as a fiat-stable and yield-oriented environment. The network also supports ERC-4337 account abstraction, which is the technical standard behind smart wallet functionality, allowing Ar...