Major infrastructure play gearing up for mainnet launch in Q1 2026. BlackRock, HSBC, Visa, and State Street have already put this through its paces on the public testnet—serious institutional backing. Here's what's catching attention: the platform will launch with $73.7b in USDC circulation, which converts to native gas token mechanics. That's a substantial liquidity layer baked in from day one. SEC filings reveal the team is exploring a governance token structure, signaling a path toward decentralized decision-making. On the business side, they posted $740m in Q3 revenue, demonstrating real traction and operational maturity. This sits squarely in the infrastructure token category, positioning it as a backbone play rather than just another L1 experiment. The combination of institutional validation, solid financials, and token economics deserves closer attention.

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MiningDisasterSurvivorvip
· 4h ago
73.7b USDC sounds good, but I've been through this before — the project teams back in 2018 also hyped it up like this, and what was the result? Now they're doing it again. I'm never excited about institutional entry; these institutions just take retail investors' money and leave. I've seen it happen too many times.
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NftDeepBreathervip
· 5h ago
This time it's really different, major institutions are testing the network now.
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BanklessAtHeartvip
· 5h ago
73.7b USDC? That number just sounds different.
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DancingCandlesvip
· 5h ago
Isn't this the endgame for institutional players? 73.7 billion USDC directly laid out.
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SellTheBouncevip
· 5h ago
Institutional endorsements sound appealing, but history tells me not to be fooled by this rhetoric... When there's a rebound, it's time to consider taking action. Wait, Q1 2026 is the launch date? Then what are we speculating on now? Are there still enough bagholders? A liquidity of 73.7 billion sounds impressive, but the drops will still be met with selling.
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¯\_(ツ)_/¯vip
· 5h ago
73.7b USDC has liquidity as soon as it goes live. This is the real infrastructure play, not just armchair strategizing.
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