Meta pays creators USDC to Solana, Polygon wallets

Meta updated its support page this week to allow eligible creators to receive payouts in the USDC stablecoin to crypto wallets on the Solana or Polygon networks. Creators who qualify can link a wallet address that accepts USDC on either blockchain and receive payments directly.

The company lists common wallet providers that work with the option, including MetaMask, Phantom and Binance, and provides step-by-step instructions for converting received USDC into local currency. Meta's support page warns: “Only use a wallet address that accepts USDC on Solana or Polygon. Funds sent to an unsupported address or network cannot be recovered.”

Stripe will act as the payments provider for the USDC option. The platform notes that users “may also receive specific crypto-related reporting directly from Stripe,” and Meta recommends retaining both Meta payment history and Stripe records for tax filings.

Meta's guidance adds operational limits. In the event of technical problems or other issues, the company reserves the right to pay creators using another payment method the creator designates. The support page also places responsibility for account security and wallet credentials on creators.

The USDC payout choice is limited to creators who can provide an address that accepts the token on the specified blockchains. Meta supplies conversion guidance and instructions for moving funds from USDC into fiat or other currencies.

The company previously explored digital-asset payment projects under names including Libra and Diem before winding that work down amid regulatory scrutiny. Meta has also indicated plans to enter the stablecoin area later in the year with support from third-party firms.

Creators on Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, can use multiple monetization tools. The USDC payout option provides an alternative to traditional bank transfers while placing responsibility for wallet security and tax record-keeping on recipients.