# Monthly Recap: July 2025 *$USDC is coming!* By [Reef Chain News](https://blog.reef.io) ยท 2025-08-11 --- Another productive month for Reef, July brought measurable community growth, new ecosystem integrations, and a major milestone announcement with $USDC set to launch on Reef Chain. Development teams' advanced testing, business outreach expanded into new regions, and early August updates revealed key timelines for upcoming releases. Hereโ€™s a streamlined look at the monthโ€™s highlights. * * * Community ------------ July saw steady engagement and growth across the Reef community: * Over 6,000 new wallets were created, driven by on-chain campaigns and new dApp launches. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/8510249965ad374e1cfd45a35db48bfe.jpg)](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [๐Ÿ  Reef](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [@Reef\_Chain](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1948321217263399296) The final lap is tomorrow! ![๐Ÿšจ](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f6a8.png)![๐ŸŽ๏ธ](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f3ce.png) Over 6,000 new Reef Chain wallets created and ready to play ![๐ŸŽฎ](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f3ae.png) Come race with us and [@motodex\_game](https://twitter.com/motodex_game) now![๐Ÿ‘‡](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f447.png) [x.com/Reef\_Chain/staโ€ฆ](https://t.co/yahHj0mkub) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/c3e446a2ee688e1408c5ac3feee343c9.jpg)](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [๐Ÿ  Reef](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [@Reef\_Chain](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1945807775558148339) ![๐Ÿ](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f3c1.png) The Final Lap is Coming! Over 1.2k daily wallets on-chain ![๐Ÿ’ฅ](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f4a5.png) One of our [#GameFi](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GameFi) partners @motodexgame is wrapping up the Season 2 POAP Campaign on [#ReefChain](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ReefChain) next Friday, July 25 ![โณ](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/23f3.png) Don't sleep on this race! ![๐ŸŽฏ](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f3af.png) Claim now & unlock exclusive rewards: [reef.motodex.dexstudios.games](https://t.co/W6sYP9XDl7) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 89](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1948321217263399296)[ 10:55 โ€ข 24 Jul 2025 ](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1948321217263399296) * Discussions in community channels focused on liquidity strategies, upcoming stablecoin integration, and developer onboarding. * Several new educational resources were published, including updated guides for setting up Reef wallets and interacting with ReefScan. * Native $REEF is now supported on KuCoin and Poloniex [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/782c9dfe64154633df384af418c6dab2.jpg)](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [๐Ÿ  Reef](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [@Reef\_Chain](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1948044666483474444) ![๐Ÿšจ](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f6a8.png) Big news from the Reef ![๐ŸŒŠ](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f30a.png) Weโ€™re thrilled to announce that [@kucoincom](https://twitter.com/kucoincom) and @poloniex now support native $REEF on Reef Chain! No bridge. No more confusion. This helps you: ![โœ…](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/2705.png) Withdraw native $REEF directly to Reef wallets ![โœ…](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/2705.png) Explore dApps, staking, and DeFi on-chain ![โœ…](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/2705.png) Onboard ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/2b5de4408106d48e25ca5b87773169c0.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 150](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1948044666483474444)[ 16:36 โ€ข 23 Jul 2025 ](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1948044666483474444) * * * ### Ecosystem Growth The Reef ecosystem expanded as new projects prepared to deploy on Reef Chain: * Four projects began testing smart contracts on Reef Chain testnet, including DeFi lending and NFT marketplace applications. * Two DeFi protocols started integration work to bring yield farming and liquidity pools to Reef Chain. * Reefโ€™s business development team held onboarding calls with developers from three regions: West Africa, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia, exploring potential partnerships and hackathon sponsorships. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/b6bec2f0936f54f6e2be0cee7c89a428.jpg)](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [๐Ÿ  Reef](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [@Reef\_Chain](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1948679605243838771) Coming up this September, the [#ReefChain](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ReefChain) team is heading to Enugu, Nigeria for the [@web3confenugu](https://twitter.com/web3confenugu) ![๐Ÿš€](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f680.png) We're proudly sponsoring this amazing event as a Diamond Sponsor ![๐Ÿ”ท](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f537.png) New to the conference? Check out more below! ![๐Ÿ‘‡](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f447.png) [#Web3Builders](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Web3Builders) [#Web3Africa](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Web3Africa) [#BlockchainRevolution](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlockchainRevolution) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/77015ad78711ec46f00559f6cc7ebaf2.jpg)](https://twitter.com/web3confenugu) [Web3 Conference Enugu'25](https://twitter.com/web3confenugu) [@web3confenugu](https://twitter.com/web3confenugu) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/web3confenugu/status/1948675809503273138) Thrilled to announce [](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain)[@Reef\_Chain](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) as a Diamond sponsor for [@web3confenugu](https://twitter.com/web3confenugu) '25 @Reef\_Chain is a fast, affordable, and efficient layer 1 blockchain. Their mission is to make the chain the easiest and most accessible blockchain for all Web3 users. Still haven't registered for ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/2515238c4e73963c67688004e721ac45.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 97](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1948679605243838771)[ 10:39 โ€ข 25 Jul 2025 ](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1948679605243838771) * * * ### Infrastructure & Development $USDC Coming to Reef Chain, a key infrastructure milestone announced in July: * Reef confirmed that $USDC will be supported natively on Reef Chain, with integration led by VIA Labs. * Internal testing of $USDC transfers and balance handling began in July to ensure compatibility with existing DeFi infrastructure. * Deployment will enable more stable trading pairs, improved cross-chain liquidity, and easier fiat on/off ramps for users and partners. * Reef Chain became one of the few Substrate-based chains with a dedicated app and full-featured Ledger support. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/046365f58fc1cb433d167c7f12d409dd.jpg)](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [๐Ÿ  Reef](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [@Reef\_Chain](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1952805478720782703) Reef is now one of the few Substrate-based chains with a dedicated app and full-featured Ledger support. Weโ€™re continuing to build for accessibility, security, and long-term utility ![๐Ÿ’œ](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f49c.png) Try the new integration today ![โฌ‡๏ธ](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/2b07.png) ![๐Ÿ”—](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f517.png) [console.reefscan.com](https://t.co/0GYfldurlB) ![๐Ÿ“–](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f4d6.png) More details here: [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 15](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1952805478720782703)[ 19:54 โ€ข 5 Aug 2025 ](https://twitter.com/Reef_Chain/status/1952805478720782703) * * * ### Looking Ahead Includes early August updates! * VIA Labs shared additional $USDC launch details in the first week of August, including expected rollout to supported wallets and dApps in Q3 2025. * A new developer toolkit and API updates were announced in early August to streamline smart contract deployment and indexing. * Discussions with multiple potential partners in the fintech and sports sponsorship sectors advanced, with announcements expected later in August. * * * July marked clear progress across community growth, ecosystem expansion, and infrastructure upgrades, capped by the announcement of $USDC coming to Reef Chain. With integration work underway and new developer tools launching, the foundation is in place for accelerated adoption in the months ahead. Early August updates have already set the stage for a strong Q3, as Reef continues to expand its capabilities and global reach. * * * [ Reef Chain Now Live on Ledger: Native App for Secure Storage, Staking & More ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- We're excited to announce the official launch of the dedicated Reef app for Ledger hardware wallets, bringing secure, self-custodial access to Reef Chain for users around the world. With this release, you can now connect directly to Reef Chain using your Ledger device - no bridges, no workarounds, just native access to your $REEF and on-chain features. https://blog.reef.io ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9bbd19c234452eee9e75ebec3fd8135a.jpg) ](https://blog.reef.io/reef-chain-now-live-ledger-native-app-secure-storage-staking) [ Monthly Recap: June 2025 ------------------------ Another busy and productive month for us at Reef, June was marked by key ecosystem partnerships, blockchain upgrades, and continued user growth across the network. https://blog.reef.io ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/39463bf6895d9d3fb460a146e4d18e22.jpg) ](https://blog.reef.io/monthly-recap-june-2025) --- *Originally published on [Reef Chain News](https://blog.reef.io/monthly-recap-july-2025)*