{"id":95971,"date":"2026-04-07T10:17:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T07:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/?p=95971"},"modified":"2026-04-07T10:20:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T07:20:16","slug":"polymarket-to-launch-its-own-stablecoin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/polymarket-to-launch-its-own-stablecoin\/","title":{"rendered":"Polymarket to Launch Its Own Stablecoin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The prediction platform <a href=\"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/news\/what-is-polymarket\">Polymarket<\/a> is undergoing a major upgrade of its technical infrastructure. The integration of a new order book and its own stablecoin is planned.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We&#8217;ve heard your feedback, and we&#8217;re excited to announce Polymarket is getting a full exchange upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>Over the next few weeks, we&#8217;re rolling out a rebuilt trading engine, upgraded smart contracts, and a new collateral token (Polymarket USD) to move off USDC.e. \ud83e\uddf5<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Polymarket (@Polymarket) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Polymarket\/status\/2041178776852177334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 6, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Over the next few weeks, we will launch an updated trading engine, enhanced smart contracts, and a new collateral token (Polymarket USD) to move away from using USDC.e,&#8221; the announcement states.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The company describes the update as &#8220;the most significant infrastructure change since launch.&#8221; It will provide &#8220;faster trade execution, lower fees, and a reliable foundation for further development.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>To transition to the new engine, all open orders will be canceled during a brief maintenance period.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200b\u200bCTF Exchange V2<\/h2>\n<p>CTF Exchange V2 is the updated version of the Polymarket CTF Exchange contract. It performs the following functions:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>optimizes and simplifies the structure of orders and their matching;<\/li>\n<li>supports 1271 signature;<\/li>\n<li>includes developer codes for tracking the origin of orders on-chain;<\/li>\n<li>ensures the collection and distribution of fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Polymarket USD<\/h2>\n<p>Polymarket is transitioning from USDC.e to a new token\u2014Polymarket USD. It is backed by USDC at a 1:1 ratio.<\/p>\n<p>The company claims most users will not notice the migration. The interface will automatically perform the token swap after a single confirmation request.<\/p>\n<p>Experienced users working through the <span data-descr=\"application programming interface\" class=\"old_tooltip\">API<\/span> must exchange USDC or USDC.e for Polymarket USD themselves.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New SDK for CLOB Clients<\/h2>\n<p>The platform will prepare a new set of tools for developers. The transition from version V1 to V2 will occur automatically, but engineers need to use the latest iteration of each client.<\/p>\n<p>As reported earlier, Polymarket, in collaboration with the analytics company Palantir Technologies, <a href=\"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/news\/polymarket-enlists-palantir-to-detect-suspicious-sports-bets\">will develop<\/a> a system for monitoring sports betting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Polymarket is undergoing a major upgrade of its technical infrastructure. 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