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Arc’s mainnet launched on September 16 alongside keynotes and product demonstrations, while Circle has published ecosystem tokenomics for ARC in its whitepaper. No token distribution date or claim process has been announced. This guide covers what is confirmed and how to participate in the Arc ecosystem.
What Is Arc?
Arc is a purpose-built, EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain advancing the frontier of stablecoin finance and tokenization. It features USDC as native gas, deterministic settlement finality, opt-in privacy, and a stable transaction fee architecture. Optimized for stablecoin-native use cases, such as global payments, FX, and capital markets, Arc serves as a foundational settlement layer for programmable money on the internet.
Arc Funding Round
Circle completed a private ARC token presale, raising $222 million at a $3 billion fully diluted network valuation, according to its Q1 2026 results release. The presale involved a consortium of institutional investors and was separate from Arc’s founding validator cohort.
How to Be Eligible in the Arc Airdrop?
There’s no confirmed eligibility list because there’s no confirmed airdrop yet. What exists today is a testnet with on-chain activity tracked on Arcscan, plus a separate points-and-badges program called Arc House. If Circle runs a retroactive distribution later, testnet history and Arc House points are the two records most likely to count, based on how other Layer-1 launches have structured past programs.
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How to Participate in the Arc Airdrop?
Follow these steps to build both an on-chain testnet history and an Arc House points record.
Add the Arc Testnet to Your Wallet
Use MetaMask, Rabby, or any EVM wallet. Add it through Chainlist or manually via docs.arc.network: RPC URL https://rpc.testnet.arc.network, Chain ID 5042002, currency symbol USDC, block explorer testnet.arcscan.app.
Claim Testnet USDC from the Circle Faucet
Go to faucet.circle.com, select Arc Testnet, and request tokens. It dispenses 1 USDC per day, plus EURC and cirBTC for swaps.
Make Regular On-Chain Transactions
Transfer USDC between your own wallets and confirm each one on testnet.arcscan.app. Spreading activity across several days builds a stronger history than one large session.
Join Arc House and Pursue the Creator Role
Register at the Arc House community portal with an email or LinkedIn account, submit your profile, and complete tasks tied to the Creator role for building testnet projects or publishing content.
Swap Stablecoins on Tower Exchange
Connect your wallet and swap USDC, EURC, and cirBTC on Arc’s native stablecoin DEX aggregator.
Deploy a Test Contract
Use Zkcodex or the thirdweb Arc hub to deploy a contract on the Arc testnet.
Mint or Create an NFT on Genesis Pad
At create.genesispad.xyz, enable “Show Testnets,” select Arc Testnet, and launch a collection, or mint from an existing one at genesispad.xyz.
Register a Domain and Use a Separate Wallet
Register a domain name on the Arc testnet through InfinityName. Use a separate wallet for testnet activity, and only follow links posted in verified Arc House or Arc Network channels to avoid phishing accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Need a refresher? Here are the questions most readers ask about Arc Network.
Is there a confirmed Arc Network airdrop?
No confirmed airdrop or token exists yet. Circle has confirmed ecosystem tokenomics in its whitepaper but hasn’t announced a launch date or claim process.
Do Arc House points guarantee a future token?
No. Arc House points and badges belong to a confirmed rewards program run separately from any future ARC token, which has not been announced.
Does participating cost real money?
No. The Circle Faucet distributes free testnet USDC, EURC, and cirBTC, and every step above runs on those tokens.
What is Arc Network’s mainnet launch date?
Arc’s mainnet launched on September 16, alongside a livestream covering keynotes and product demonstrations.
