Circle Arc Early Interaction Step-by-Step Tutorial
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Circle Arc Early Interaction Step-by-Step Tutorial
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It has been three weeks since Arc, Circle's Layer 1 blockchain, launched its testnet. Unlike numerous Layer 2s, Arc positions itself as the "economic operating system for the internet." Its key differentiator is using USDC directly as gas, meaning users and institutions can interact on-chain without holding ETH or other volatile tokens.
In addition, Arc is EVM-compatible, offers configurable privacy options to support compliance requirements, and integrates natively with Circle’s full-stack platform—making it suitable for use cases in lending, capital markets, foreign exchange, and payments.
More importantly, as an EVM-compatible chain built by stablecoin giant Circle, Arc enjoys two core advantages: access to Circle’s extensive traditional finance (TradFi) resources and the deep liquidity pool of USDC. This positions Arc as a likely central hub for real-world assets (RWA) and enterprise-grade applications, giving it a first-mover advantage in institutional blockchain adoption.
On the day of its Q3 earnings release, Circle also revealed it is exploring the possibility of launching a native token on Arc. Currently in the public testnet phase, this period offers early adopters a unique window to experience features and explore potential ecosystem opportunities. It should be noted that testnet interactions do not guarantee future rewards. Participants are advised to approach with a mindset focused on learning and exploration, and to view potential airdrops rationally.
Below is a summary of 8 interaction steps, covering basic setup, contract deployment, token swaps, and NFT minting.
Arc Interaction Guide:
1. Add the Arc testnet network: https://testnet.arcscan.app/
2. Claim USDC or EURC test tokens: https://faucet.circle.com/
3. On OnChainGM, select the Arc testnet, send GM, interact, and deploy a contract—both actions require wallet signature: https://onchaingm.com/deploy
4. On zkCodex, send GM, deploy simple contracts, token contracts, NFT contracts, and mint a commemorative NFT: https://zkcodex.com/onchain/gm
5. On OmniHub, deploy an NFT collection (requires uploading an image, confirming name, etc.): https://omnihub.xyz/create
6. On Curve, swap USDC for WUSDC on the Arc testnet, and add USDC/EURC liquidity: https://www.curve.finance/dex/arc/swap/
7. On ArcFlow Finance, the native DEX within the Arc ecosystem, follow official Twitter and join the project’s Discord server to mint the Genesis Pass NFT.
8. Register a domain on InfinityName: https://infinityname.com/
Notably, Arc previously announced the first 11 projects building on its public testnet, including: ZKP2P, a ZK-proof-based P2P fiat channel; Sequence, a universal crypto trading platform; Superface, an intelligent agent integration platform; Blockradar, stablecoin wallet infrastructure; Copperx, a stablecoin banking service; Crossmint, a crypto API development company; Hurupay, a cross-border payment and fund management application; Para, a wallet infrastructure provider; CFi, a personalized financial platform; Hinkal, a zero-knowledge proof-based wallet; and Axelar Network, a cross-chain infrastructure provider.
These projects aim to enable use cases across lending, capital markets, foreign exchange, and payments on Arc. However, most have not yet disclosed specific progress on their development.
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