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What is EuroPrime (EURP)?
The Euro on the Blockchain, Explained

·4 min read·By EuroPrime

EuroPrime (EURP) is an ERC-20 payment token deployed on the Polygon PoS network, designed to represent one Euro on the blockchain. Each EURP in circulation is backed 1:1 by one Euro held in segregated reserves.

The Problem EURP Solves

Traditional Euro payments are slow, expensive and opaque. An international bank transfer can take 1–3 business days, carry fees of €15–50 per transaction and require multiple intermediaries. For businesses, DAOs and individuals transacting across borders, this is a significant friction.

Blockchain technology enables near-instant, low-cost, transparent settlement — but most crypto assets are denominated in volatile currencies. EURP bridges this gap: it gives you the stability of the Euro with the settlement properties of a blockchain token.

How EURP Works

01
Buy
Transfer EUR to the EuroPrime reserve account. EURP is minted and sent to your Polygon wallet instantly. Zero buy fees.
02
Hold or Use
Send EURP to any Ethereum-compatible wallet, trade on DEX, use in smart contracts or hold as a Euro-denominated digital asset.
03
Redeem
Send EURP to the redemption address. EUR is transferred to your bank account within 1–2 business days. A 1% fee applies.

The Reserve Model

Every EURP token in circulation corresponds to exactly one Euro held in a segregated reserve account. The reserve consists of cash and highly liquid, low-risk instruments. Periodic independent attestation confirms the 1:1 backing.

This is distinct from algorithmic stablecoins, which rely on complex mechanisms to maintain their peg. EURP's peg is maintained by direct 1:1 EUR backing — simple, transparent and auditable.

Why Polygon PoS?

Polygon PoS (Chain ID 137) is an EVM-compatible network with transaction fees below €0.01 and finality in seconds. It is fully compatible with MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet and any Web3 wallet that supports custom networks. EURP can be traded on DEXes like QuickSwap and integrated with any Polygon-based smart contract.

Contract Details

// EuroPrime (EURP) — Polygon PoS
0x117D3944465d9BBad89F1Fa89Fd8838Eb0Ea3Cd1
⚠️ Important Notice

EURP is not a MiCA-compliant e-money token and is not available to EU residents, US persons or users in restricted jurisdictions. It is not legal tender.