LayerZero (ZRO) → USD Coin (USDC Optimism)
The order runs on autopilot: the rate is locked when you create it, and the payout leaves as soon as the network confirms your transfer. No manual approval, no working hours.
Rate and amounts for ZRO → USDC Optimism
1 ZRO = 1.752 USDC Optimism
1 USDC Optimism = 0.570782 ZRO
Rate as of Sep 30, 2026 21:55
- Orders from
- 59.2176 ZRO ≈ $103.63
- Payout network
- Optimism
- 24 hours
- +5.75%
The direction is holding at 1.752 USDC Optimism per 1 ZRO (0.570782 ZRO per 1 USDC Optimism). Over 24 hours ZRO/USDC Optimism came in at plus 5.75%. Over the week, plus 20.77%.
The weekly range ran from 1.4223 to 1.8507 USDC Optimism, a spread of 30.12%. One order takes from 59.2176 to 5,710,000 ZRO. In dollars that is roughly $103.63.
The robot sends the payout in the Optimism network, so the address has to belong to that network — a transfer to another one will not arrive. Market capitalisation puts LayerZero at No. 102 ($618.34 M) and USD Coin at No. 6 ($74.26 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of ZRO and USDC correlate at 0 (they travel apart).
Which network USDC arrives in
The same USDC goes out in several networks. Each has its own rate and its own floor, and the fee is charged by the network itself.
| Network | Per 1 ZRO | From | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum (ERC20) | 1.752 | 59.2176 ZRO | ≈ $0.064 | medium |
| Solana | 1.752 | 59.2176 ZRO | ≈ $0.0006 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 1.752 | 59.2176 ZRO | ≈ $0.0036 | fast |
| BASE | 1.752 | 59.2176 ZRO | — | — |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 1.752 | 59.2176 ZRO | ≈ $0.0025 | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 1.752 | 59.2176 ZRO | ≈ $0.0036 | fast |
| NEAR | 1.752 | 59.2176 ZRO | — | — |
| Optimism open | 1.752 | 59.2176 ZRO | ≈ $0.00019 | fast |
| Polygon | 1.752 | 59.2176 ZRO | ≈ $0.002 | fast |
| XLM | 1.752 | 59.2176 ZRO | — | — |
ZRO → USDC: all networks side by side Network charges for USDC
Rate and amounts for ZRO → USDC Optimism
| ZRO | USDC Optimism |
|---|---|
| 100 | 175.1982 |
| 500 | 875.9912 |
| 1,000 | 1,751.98 |
| 5,000 | 8,759.91 |
| 10,000 | 17,519.82 |
| 50,000 | 87,599.12 |
| USDC Optimism | ZRO |
|---|---|
| 200 | 114.1564 |
| 1,000 | 570.782 |
| 2,000 | 1,141.56 |
| 10,000 | 5,707.82 |
| 20,000 | 11,415.64 |
| 100,000 | 57,078.2 |
How the ZRO → USDC Optimism exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 59.2176 ZRO.
- Give a USDC address on Optimism and a contact for the order.
- Send ZRO on LayerZero, exactly the amount the order shows.
- Nothing else is needed from you: as soon as the network confirms the transfer, the robot sends USD Coin to your address. The order page shows the status.
Check this before sending ZRO
- The address network is Optimism. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 59.2176 ZRO.
- Copy the address in full, then check its first and last characters once it is pasted.
- Send exactly the amount stated in the order: the automation matches your payment against it, and any difference sends the order back for recalculation.
How the ZRO to USDC Optimism rate has moved
high 1.8507 USDC Optimismlow 1.4223 USDC Optimism
Sep 23, 2026 21:56Sep 30, 2026 21:56
high 1.7595 USDC Optimismlow 0.983192 USDC Optimism
Aug 31, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 1.7595 USDC Optimismlow 0.71538 USDC Optimism
Jul 2, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 2.4358 USDC Optimismlow 0.71538 USDC Optimism
Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- +5.75%
- Week
- +20.77%
- Weekly high
- 1.8507 USDC Optimism
- Weekly low
- 1.4223 USDC Optimism
- Spread
- 30.12%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 30, 2026 21:27. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The ZRO/USDC Optimism spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 1.8507 | 1.5308 | 1.7118 | +5.75% |
| Week | 1.8507 | 1.4223 | 1.5839 | +20.77% |
| Month | 1.7595 | 0.983192 | 1.1916 | +70.73% |
| Quarter | 1.7595 | 0.71538 | 0.983857 | +116.27% |
Figures are in USDC Optimism per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily ZRO → USDC Optimism rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 1.7595 USDC Optimism | +12.77% |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 1.5603 USDC Optimism | −5.4% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 1.6495 USDC Optimism | +3.26% |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 1.5975 USDC Optimism | −1.58% |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 1.6232 USDC Optimism | +12.82% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1.4387 USDC Optimism | −4.15% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 1.501 USDC Optimism | +8% |
Market data: ZRO and USDC
LayerZero ZRO- Price
- $1.75
- 24 hours
- +5.74%
- Week
- +12.17%
- Market cap
- $618.34 M
- 24-hour turnover
- $185.86 M
- Rank by cap
- #102
- In circulation
- 353.31 M ZRO
- All-time high
- $7.47
USD Coin USDC- Price
- $0.999785
- 24 hours
- −0.02%
- Week
- −0.01%
- Market cap
- $74.26 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $17.67 B
- Rank by cap
- #6
- In circulation
- 74.27 B USDC
- All-time high
- $1.04
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 30, 2026 21:27.
LayerZero and USD Coin: how they differ
| LayerZero (ZRO) | USD Coin (USDC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | ZRO | USDC |
| In circulation | 353.31 M ZRO | 74.27 B USDC |
| Market cap | $618.34 M | $74.26 B |
| Rank by cap | #102 | #6 |
| Type | — | token |
| Network | — | Optimism |
| Fees are paid in | — | ETH |
| Launched | — | 2018 |
| Built by | — | Circle |
| Supply cap | — | no cap |
Daily moves of ZRO and USDC over the quarter link at 0 (they travel apart).
Why people take the ZRO → USDC Optimism route
- Stepping out of the swingsZRO moved +70.71% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the amount stops following ZRO.
- It works both waysThe USDC Optimism → ZRO direction is open as well — going back into ZRO takes the same route and the same automation.
Common questions: ZRO → USDC Optimism
What rate does ZRO to USDC Optimism run at?
As of Sep 30, 2026 21:55 it is 1 ZRO = 1.752 USDC Optimism. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $1.75.
What amounts does ZRO → USDC Optimism accept?
From 59.2176 to 5,710,000 ZRO per order. The floor is roughly $103.63.
Why can I not swap less than 59.2176 ZRO?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 59.2176 ZRO they eat a noticeable share of it, and the swap stops making sense for either side.
Is anything charged on top of the rate?
No. The payout is already worked out at the rate in the calculator. Separately you pay only the network fee for sending ZRO, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping ZRO for USDC Optimism take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as LayerZero confirms your transfer, the order goes out for payout with no operator involved. After that the timing is set by how busy the network is — which is the difference between quick and instant.
Which network will USDC Optimism arrive in?
The payout goes out on Optimism. Check that the receiving wallet supports that network.
Which network is cheaper for receiving USDC?
Usually USDC SOL, USDC Arbitrum, USDC BEP20, USDC AVAX C, USDC Optimism, USDC Polygon works out cheaper. Still, the network is picked by what the recipient accepts, not by the fee.
What happens if the rate moves while I am paying?
Nothing: the rate is locked in the order and holds for as long as the order is alive. It is recalculated only if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.
What did the ZRO to USDC Optimism rate do over the month?
Over the month, plus 70.73%: a low of 0.983192, a high of 1.7595, an average of 1.1916 USDC Optimism per 1 ZRO.
Can I swap back, USDC Optimism for ZRO?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 USDC Optimism = 0.570771 ZRO. The link to switch sits under the calculator.
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