This is a massive pivot for Meta. By leveraging Solana and Polygon instead of trying to force their own token like they did with Diem, they’re actually playing it smart this time.

Using USDC via Stripe solves the regulatory headache while giving creators real liquidity.

The choice of the Philippines and Colombia is spot on—high crypto adoption and a genuine need for cheaper remittances. Great write-up on the 'GENIUS Act' alignment too!