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USD Coin (USDC) · Base · on-chain safety read, grade B (80/100)
Data snapshot: 2026-09-16 · source: live token feeds + on-chain flags · refreshed weekly · not financial advice
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USDC markets — tracked pools
Most active tracked pools — read live.
| Pool | Venue | Liquidity | 24h volume | Volume % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WETH / USDC 0.3% | Uniswap V3 (Base) | $123.32M | $96.58M | 35.1% | Trade |
| WETH / USDC 0.05% | Aerodrome Slipstream 3 | $6.79M | $51.84M | 18.8% | Trade |
| WETH / USDC 0.01% | Pancakeswap V3 (Base) | $4.28M | $51.84M | 18.8% | Trade |
| WETH / USDC | Uniswap V2 (Base) | $1.24M | $38.23M | 13.9% | Trade |
| cbBTC / USDC 0.05% | Aerodrome Slipstream 3 | $3.87M | $37.02M | 13.4% | Trade |
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NexFlow score: higher = safer (0–100)
- contract-level controls not assessed in this snapshot — verify with a live scan
- liquidity depth is healthy liquidity locks
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On-chain state changes — verify the current read, then swap non-custodially if it clears.
What the data says about USDC
USDC on Base is Circle's native dollar on the chain Coinbase built — the canonical mint 0x833589fcd6edb6e08f4c7c32d4f71b54bda02913, issued directly by Circle rather than bridged, which makes it the default settlement asset for Base DeFi. Our September 16, 2026 snapshot reads $8.6 million of tracked pool liquidity.
The chain note worth saying: Base USDC being native means redemption runs through Circle's rails — no bridge custody between the holder and the reserve, which is the cleanest form a fiat-backed stable takes. The risk profile is the same issuer-shaped one as USDC everywhere (freeze controls, attestations, Circle's solvency); what changes across chains is only the custody path, and on Base that path is as short as it gets.
Figures are NexFlow's read dated September 16, 2026; the live scan refreshes them.
Price and safety history of USDC
Every dated snapshot we hold for USDC — price, market structure and grade, as measured, with nothing interpolated between them.
| Date | Price | Liquidity | Holders | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | $0.9998 | $8.64M | — | B |
| 2026-09-15 | $1.00 | $8.83M | — | B |
| 2026-09-14 | $1.00 | $9.33M | — | B |
| 2026-08-31 | $1.00 | $8.76M | — | B |
Contract
0x833589fcd6edb6e08f4c7c32d4f71b54bda02913
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Is USDC a safe token?
As of the 2026-09-16 snapshot, USDC scores 80/100 (grade B) on NexFlow's on-chain read — based on its unconfirmed mint authority, unconfirmed freeze authority, liquidity of $8.64M. That grades contract and market structure, not price direction — a clean read is not a guarantee, so re-scan before trading, since on-chain state can change.
Can you sell USDC, or is it a honeypot?
Our Base read covers market structure, not sell-side contract behaviour like honeypots or transfer taxes, as of 2026-09-16. Before assuming you can exit freely, run the live scan above — it reads the contract directly.
Who holds most of USDC?
Per-wallet distribution for USDC wasn't resolved in the 2026-09-16 snapshot. Run the live scan, which reads holder concentration directly from the chain.
Can USDC's supply be inflated?
This snapshot grades market structure only — contract-level supply controls on Base aren't assessed here yet. Run the live scanner, which reads the contract in real time.
What is the USDC contract address?
The USDC contract address on Base is 0x833589fcd6edb6e08f4c7c32d4f71b54bda02913. Always verify a token by its contract address, not its name or ticker — scam clones copy tickers, but the address is unique.
Where can you buy USDC safely?
Run the live on-chain scan at the top of this page first; if USDC clears, you can swap it here directly. Whatever venue you use, match the contract address (0x833589fcd6edb6e08f4c7c32d4f71b54bda02913) exactly before trading — copying the ticker is how clone scams catch buyers, and the address is the one field they can't fake.
