Circle Launches Arc Layer 1 Blockchain
Circle has officially launched the mainnet for Arc, its EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain. Designed to bridge traditional finance and crypto, Arc uses USDC for gas fees and features sub-second finality. The network is supported by institutional validators including BlackRock, Mastercard, Visa, DTCC, and Standard Chartered. Future development will focus on privacy zones and infrastructure for autonomous AI agents.
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