introducing arc

The home for stablecoin finance

Arc is an open Layer-1 blockchain that delivers the performance, reliability, and liquidity needed to meet global financial demands.

A new dawn for the internet financial system

Stablecoins proved money could evolve, now Arc provides the missing link. It fuses the bedrock requirements of traditional finance with the efficiency and reach of blockchains — creating an inevitable destination for businesses and builders as they inherently seek infrastructure where trust and predictability meet breakthrough performance. Arc is open and programmable by default, resilient by design, and a launchpad for the next chapter of financial innovation around the world.

Welcome to Arc.

Discover the vision

Hear from Arc’s founding team

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Features

What if a blockchain was designed for stablecoin finance from line one?

Arc combines the efficiencies of blockchain with traditional finance must-haves to catalyze growth across stablecoin payments, FX, and capital markets.

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USDC as native gas

Arc’s gas fees are low and dollar-denominated — enabling predictable, cost-effective transactions without crypto volatility, whether you’re sending $1 or $1B.

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Opt-in compliant privacy

Native privacy tooling enables businesses and users to selectively shield sensitive financial data while remaining compliant with relevant obligations.

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Deterministic instant finality

Arc delivers sub-second transaction finality to serve the most demanding enterprise use cases — powered by Malachite, a highly performant consensus engine.

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Built-in FX Engine

An institutional-grade RFQ system for stablecoin FX enables price discovery and 24/7 PvP onchain settlement in one trusted environment.

Purpose-built for the next wave of stablecoin builders

Explore how Arc reimagines financial infrastructure with stability and predictability at its core. Come build with us on Arc.

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Get a preview of Arc’s core design and long-term vision.

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