Circle Internet Financial is preparing for the mainnet launch of its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) on Solana, scheduled for March 26, 2024, by deploying a new pre-mint address to facilitate the programmatic minting of USDC on the Solana blockchain. This new address, along with others, can be found in Circle's GitHub repository, and it plays a crucial role in managing USDC's circulation by holding pre-minted USDC that is not yet considered part of the circulating supply. This setup allows Circle to efficiently adjust the amount of USDC in circulation based on customer transactions, analogous to minting and burning on Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) blockchains. Circle advises users not to send USDC to these pre-mint addresses to avoid loss of funds, as these addresses are solely for internal use. The company continues to make strides in enhancing the accessibility, inclusivity, and efficiency of digital currency transactions, contributing to global economic opportunity and prosperity.