Arc mainnet set for public launch, ecosystem launchpads gain traction

Circle's public blockchain, Arc, is scheduled to open its mainnet on September 16, featuring USDC as the native gas and pricing asset. While institutional interest remains high, retail activity is currently focused on various launchpads operating on the chain's private mainnet environment. Notable platforms include Tolly and ArcPad, which utilize fixed liquidity pools, and Warp, which employs a bonding curve model similar to Pump.fun.