Paying with USDC eliminates the need for native tokens, removing barriers to mass adoption.

New York City, June 10, 2025 – XION, the first walletless Layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for mainstream adoption, today announced the launch of USDC gas fees. This new feature enables users to pay transaction costs directly in USDC and eliminates the need to acquire or swap into the native $XION token.

With USDC gas fees, XION users no longer need to navigate complicated wallet setups, asset bridging, or token management. Users simply pay gas fees in a stable, widely accepted currency (USDC) and the protocol handles the rest. Behind the scenes, XION automatically converts USDC into $XION, supporting the ecosystem while remaining invisible to the end user.

By removing this critical pain point, XION dramatically improves the user experience and takes another step toward its mission of "making crypto disappear" by simplifying Web3 to the point where users don’t need to think about blockchain at all. It’s part of the reason why XION successfully converts 97% of new users, compared to an industry average of just 5%.

“Web3 still sucks for most people,” said Anthony Anzalone, a.k.a. Burnt Banksy, Founder of XION. “If someone wants to try a new application, they usually have to figure out what token the chain uses, buy it on an exchange, bridge it, maybe even wrap it, and hope nothing breaks. Most people drop off before they even get started. XION removes all of that.”

With XION’s USDC gas fee feature, users simply pay transaction costs using USDC with no need to acquire or manage the native $XION token. The protocol handles everything behind the scenes, automatically converting the USDC into $XION to settle the transaction. This seamless process supports the ecosystem without requiring any additional steps or technical knowledge from users. The result is a smooth, intuitive experience that removes complexity while still preserving the underlying blockchain mechanics.

The ability to pay gas fees in USDC represents a fundamental shift in blockchain usability. By allowing users to transact in a currency they already know, XION dramatically reduces friction and helps onboard users who would otherwise abandon the process.

“If you have a dollar, you can now buy, spend, or build with a dollar,” said Anzalone. “Web3 needs to work for real people. Not just crypto insiders.”

This launch comes on the heels of Circle’s IPO and underscores the strategic alignment between XION and Circle. As one of XION’s key investors, Circle’s involvement reinforces the platform’s reliability and focus on real-world usability. The new feature is now live and available to all users.

About XION

XION is the first walletless Layer 1 blockchain focused on making Web3 accessible to all users. It achieves this by making crypto disappear through its Generalized Abstraction, simplifying complexities such as wallets, private keys, multi-device usage, gas fees, and more. By removing common Web3 friction points, XION accelerates the mainstream adoption of Web3 by making blockchain technology more accessible to users and developers. The project is backed by top-tier investors, including Circle Ventures, Multicoin, Animoca, Draper Dragon, Arrington Capital, Spartan, and more.