What is USDC?
USDC is a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. It enables instant, stable-value settlements on Solana.
USDC is a stablecoin designed to track the value of the US dollar.
Poll uses USDC on the Solana network for wallet balances, wagers, and payouts.
That makes a stake such as 5 USDC easier to interpret than an amount denominated in a cryptocurrency whose price may move sharply during the bet.
Transfers and settlements are recorded onchain, so a transaction can be checked with a Solana block explorer. USDC is still a digital asset, not cash held in your bank account, and stablecoins can carry issuer, platform, and network risks.
Make sure any external wallet or exchange you use supports USDC on Solana before sending funds. USDC with the same name can exist on several networks, and sending over an unsupported network may not reach your Poll wallet.
You do not need to follow crypto prices to use a dollar-denominated balance, but you should understand the transfer details and only fund an amount you are comfortable using for wagers.