Enjin Blockchain has added testnet support for its stablecoins USDC en USDT, now allowing them to be used within the NFT and gaming ecosystem via Hyperbridge.
Pioneering work in the blockchain space is happening with the arrival of USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT) on Hyperbridge’s testnet. This initiative promises to advance the possibilities for cross-chain communication, creating new opportunities for users and developers.
This high-profile upgrade leverages Enjin’s MultiToken Pallet, a powerful tool that enables the creation and transfer of various types of tokens, including stablecoins. All of this is integrated into Enjin’s Substrate-based architecture, which forms the basis for key features such as the on-chain marketplace, NFT minting, and SDK/API access.
The testnet setup allows users to lock their USDC or USDT on Ethereum or BNB Chain. Hyperbridge takes the lead and confirms this action, after which a corresponding stablecoin version — the multitoken — is created on the Enjin Blockchain. This is done in a “decentralized, user-led” manner, without the involvement of Enjin’s applications or platforms. Everything is managed entirely by Hyperbridge smart contracts and relayers.
Once minted, the multitokens function like any other token within the Enjin ecosystem. Developers and gamers have the ability to integrate their creations with support for NFTs and other features on the Enjin Matrixchain. “It almost feels like magic when you see everything working together in harmony!”
The system ensures a 1:1 link between the original stablecoin and its multi-token version on Enjin. The locking and minting steps are publicly verifiable and auditable. Users can get their original tokens back by burning their multi-tokens on Enjin, which triggers a reverse process to unlock the original holding.
This testnet support is a valuable addition to Enjin’s broader strategy to increase adoption of its blockchain, which launched in September 2023 as a custom network on the Polkadot Substrate framework. In December 2023, the team completed a significant migration that moved 200 million NFTs to the mainnet, further encouraging adoption on the network. Users could claim their assets on the Enjin Blockchain via the updated Enjin Wallet.
How can users lock their stablecoins?
Users can simply lock their USDC or USDT on the Ethereum or BNB Chain, after which Hyperbridge will confirm the transaction and mint the multi-tokens on Enjin.
What happens to the multitokens?
After minting, the multitokens function as regular tokens within the Enjin ecosystem and can be used in various games and platforms.
How does Enjin verify locking and minting?
Both the locking and minting processes are publicly verifiable, ensuring full transparency and control for users.
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