Meta Leverages USDC for Creator Payments via Solana and Polygon
Meta has initiated a new option for select creators to receive payments in USDC, thus extending its payment model into blockchain-based transactions.
Summary
- Meta is enabling select creators to get payouts in USDC via wallets on Solana and Polygon.
- Stripe will handle payment processing, and users are encouraged to keep transaction records for tax purposes.
As per a support page from Meta Platforms, eligible creators can have USDC directly deposited into crypto wallets operating on Solana or Polygon networks.
The company mentions that payments are routed through Stripe, which might also assist users with crypto-related tax reporting associated with these transactions.
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“Ensure you use a wallet address that supports USDC on Solana or Polygon. Funds sent to an unsupported address or network cannot be recovered,” Meta cautioned in its documentation, emphasizing that transfers to incompatible networks are irreversible.
“In case of any technical issues or unforeseen situations, Meta reserves the right to compensate you via an alternative payment method of your choice,” while stating that users are responsible for securing their wallets.
Wallets supported by Meta include MetaMask, Phantom, and Binance, providing creators with multiple avenues to receive and manage their funds. The company offers guidance on how users can convert USDC into local currency following payouts.
This update was initially reported by The Information, which highlighted that the rollout aligns with Meta’s earlier strategy to explore stablecoin integrations through collaborations with external firms.
Meta’s launch of stablecoin payouts coincides with the growing USDC infrastructure across various networks.
According to Circle, its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol aims to “allow USDC to flow natively 1:1 between blockchains—unifying liquidity and enhancing user experiences.” The system employs a burn-and-mint approach to facilitate token movement across chains without depending on wrapped assets or external liquidity pools.
Circle’s documentation regarding its USDC Bridge outlines a process where “a sender deposits USDC for burn on the source network,” followed by an attestation service that authorizes minting on the destination chain, allowing transfers to behave as if balances are being shifted within a single ledger.
Data from industry analyses indicate that stablecoins processed around $33 trillion in transactions in 2025, with USDC alone accounting for approximately $8.3 trillion in January 2026.
Meta had previously ventured into digital asset payments with its Libra project, later rebranded as Diem, which was ultimately discontinued due to regulatory challenges.