Effortless USDC Transactions on Base
The Base network, a prominent Layer 2 solution, has enhanced its functionality by enabling users to send USDC with zero gas fees. This innovation, powered by x402, eliminates the need for users to hold ETH in their wallets to facilitate USDC transfers, paving the way for more efficient and cost-effective payments.
Simplified Transfers Across Platforms
This new feature provides increased flexibility for sending USDC on the Base network. Users can now send funds to widely recognized platforms such as ENS, BaseName, and Farcaster usernames. These services simplify crypto transactions by allowing users to associate a human-readable name with their crypto wallet, making transfers as straightforward as sending an email. For individuals new to cryptocurrency, this significantly reduces the complexity associated with copying and pasting lengthy wallet addresses.
The demand for such user-friendly solutions is evident in real-world adoption. Data from L2Beat indicates that in 2025, daily USDC transfers on Ethereum Layer 2 networks exceeded 3.5 million transactions, highlighting a strong market appetite for low-cost, rapid transactions. By removing the requirement to possess ETH for gas fees, Base lowers the barrier to entry for everyday users and investors, allowing them to concentrate on the primary task of sending and receiving funds without concerns about transaction costs or network congestion.
✨ Transfer USDC on 🔵 Base WITHOUT GAS FEES 🤯
Send to any:
– ens
– basename
– farcaster username⚡ Powered by x402. Your wallet doesn’t need to hold any ETH! https://t.co/0mVV5gidfTpic.twitter.com/OuzThBMRM1
— apoorv.eth (@apoorveth) November 6, 2025
The underlying technology facilitating these fee-free transfers is x402, a protocol designed to manage gas fees while ensuring secure and seamless transactions. Instead of requiring users to pay ETH to finalize a transaction, x402 enables wallets to operate using only USDC. This capability is particularly beneficial for individuals new to the cryptocurrency space who may not yet own ETH or prefer to avoid managing multiple digital assets.
Understanding USDC and its Ecosystem
Aave, recognized as the leading lending protocol within the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) sector, has significantly influenced the large-scale utilization of stablecoins. Through its integration of USDC and EURC, Aave facilitates reliable and transparent credit across decentralized markets. Furthermore, Aave is among the first to incorporate USYC into on-chain collateral markets via Horizon. With over $5.8 billion in USDC deposits, Aave exemplifies the potential of programmable dollars to deliver substantial financial utility beyond mere speculative trading.
Circle 🤝 @aave
The largest lending protocol in DeFi has helped shape how stablecoins are used at scale.
Aave has integrated USDC and EURC to unlock trusted, transparent credit across decentralized markets and is now one of the first to bring USYC into onchain collateral… pic.twitter.com/lvgYpGcvcR
— Circle (@circle) December 4, 2025
These advancements are contributing to the development of a more scalable infrastructure for internet-based lending. USYC is exclusively available to eligible non-US institutional investors, requiring onboarding and wallet allow-listing. This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation.