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Breez Now Lets You Pay in Stablecoins Using Only Bitcoin — Across 30+ Blockchains. Here's What That Means

44d ago · 1 source

Breez, a Bitcoin Lightning Network infrastructure provider, has launched a feature that allows Bitcoin wallet users to send stablecoin payments (like USDC and USDT) across more than 30 blockchains without actually holding any stablecoins. The system automatically converts Bitcoin into the recipient's preferred stablecoin at the point of payment, bridging the gap between Bitcoin holders and merchants or users who prefer dollar-denominated crypto.

WHY IT MATTERS

Imagine you only have euros in your wallet, but a shop only accepts US dollars. Normally, you'd have to go to a currency exchange first, then come back and pay. Breez is like a magic wallet that automatically converts your euros to dollars at the register — instantly and behind the scenes. In crypto terms, Bitcoin holders can now pay anyone who wants stablecoins (digital dollars like USDC or USDT) without needing to first go to an exchange and swap. This makes Bitcoin much more useful for real-world payments and removes a major headache for people who hold Bitcoin but need to interact with the stablecoin economy.

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