Circle Launches Arc Mainnet Using USDC as Native Gas Token
Circle's Arc mainnet is now live, enabling USDC as the transaction fee currency with support for 20-plus stablecoins and blockchain connections.
Circle has launched the mainnet version of Arc, its blockchain network that uses USD Coin (USDC) as the native token for paying transaction fees, marking a significant step toward stablecoin-native infrastructure in the digital asset space.
The Arc mainnet launches with connectivity to more than 20 blockchains and support for over 20 fiat-backed stablecoins, positioning the network as a broad settlement layer for dollar-denominated and other currency-pegged digital assets.
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Using USDC as a gas token eliminates the need for users to hold a separate volatile cryptocurrency solely to pay network fees — a friction point that has historically complicated stablecoin adoption for mainstream and institutional users. Circle's approach keeps transaction costs denominated in a stable, dollar-pegged asset.
The launch comes as stablecoin legislation advances in the United States and global demand for dollar-backed digital payment rails continues to grow. Circle, the issuer of USDC, has increasingly positioned its products to serve financial institutions and fintechs seeking regulated, stable on-chain infrastructure.
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