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Why USDC is chosen and how withdrawals work

06/24/2026

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USDC is a stablecoin whose value is pegged to the US dollar at a 1:1 ratio. In the Maclear bonus system, USDC is the currency users receive when exchanging 8LNDS tokens via the Swap & Withdraw operation. USDC can be kept in the platform wallet or withdrawn to an external wallet on the Base network. All internal operations are free; fees apply only on withdrawal.

Why USDC is used in the Maclear bonus system

USDC was selected as the settlement currency of the bonus system for practical reasons. As a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, it gives users a clear and stable understanding of the monetary value of their tokens at any time — unlike volatile cryptocurrencies whose value can change significantly between earning and exchanging.

USDC is a global standard in the crypto industry and is widely used in Europe. It complies with regulatory requirements including MiCA, which reduces operational and regulatory risks. Maclear deliberately does not use the digital euro (EURC) due to its low liquidity and higher market risks. USDC provides greater stability and predictability for users.

How USDC is received after exchanging tokens

Once 8LNDS tokens are in your Available balance, press Swap & Withdraw. This is a single operation: it exchanges your available tokens for USDC at the current market rate and credits the result to your platform wallet. The current rate is shown before confirmation — for example, 1 Token = 0.0173 USDC. All exchange operations inside the platform are free of charge.

How to withdraw USDC

USDC held in the platform wallet can be kept or withdrawn to an external non-custodial wallet on the Base network. To initiate a withdrawal:

— Enter the address of your USDC wallet on the Base network. The address must be in the correct format. If the address is invalid or belongs to another network, the withdrawal cannot be completed. — Confirm the operation. When adding a new external wallet address, 2FA confirmation is required. — After confirmation, USDC is sent to the specified address and comes fully under your control. From that moment, the funds are no longer connected to the Maclear platform.

Always verify the wallet address before confirming. If an incorrect address is entered, the funds cannot be recovered.

Fees apply when withdrawing to an external wallet and depend on network conditions. The fee is paid by the user.


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