Wormhole has integrated with Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) to create a seamless, chain-agnostic development experience for Web3 developers by enabling native USDC cross-chain transfers and generic messaging. This integration allows developers to leverage USDC for powerful cross-chain applications, facilitating composable cross-chain value transfers and unlocking new user experiences. Wormhole's integration with CCTP expands the design space for decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, improving functionalities such as borrowing and lending across chains, enhancing trade execution on decentralized exchanges, and optimizing yield aggregators by deploying USDC liquidity across chains. The integration also eliminates the need for wrapped token swaps, reduces slippage, and allows for gas fee payment on the source chain. Wormhole's relayer network enhances security through a network of 19 Wormhole Guardians, who verify messages across chains, ensuring that USDC transfers are secure and reliable. Developers are encouraged to explore these capabilities through open-source documentation and sample demos provided by Wormhole.