What is Classic USD?
Classic USD ($USC) is the definitive stablecoin for Ethereum Classic, providing a stable, regulated bridge between traditional finance and the ETC ecosystem.
Overview
$USC is a stablecoin issued by Brale Inc. (NMLS #2376957), a US-regulated financial services company. Each $USC token is backed 1:1 by US dollars held in segregated reserve accounts at regulated financial institutions.
1 $USC = 1 USD — Always redeemable at par value through the Brale Platform.
Key Features
Fiat-Backed
Every $USC token is backed by real US dollars held in regulated bank accounts. Brale provides regular third-party attestations to verify reserve balances.
US Regulated
Brale holds state-by-state money transmission licenses and maintains full compliance with BSA/AML requirements. NMLS #2376957.
Interoperable
$USC can be redeemed 1:1 for USD, USDC, or USDP through Brale. This interoperability connects Ethereum Classic to the broader stablecoin ecosystem.
DeFi Ready
$USC is integrated with ETCswap V2 and V3, enabling trading, liquidity provision, and other DeFi activities on Ethereum Classic.
Supported Networks
| Network | Chain ID | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereum Classic | 61 | Primary |
| Polygon | 137 | Secondary |
| Mordor Testnet | 63 | Testnet |
Why Ethereum Classic?
Ethereum Classic is a proof-of-work blockchain with strong decentralization and immutability guarantees. $USC brings dollar liquidity to ETC's growing DeFi ecosystem and enables the network to participate in the broader stablecoin economy.
As a proof-of-work chain, ETC offers censorship resistance and true decentralization, making it an ideal foundation for financial infrastructure like stablecoins.