Circle launches Arc mainnet and mints 10 billion tokens
The company said creating the supply does not commit it to a public release.
Why it mattersUsers can pay network transaction fees directly with USDC.
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- During 2027, Circle said Arc is exploring a transition from Proof of Authority toward Proof of Stake; it did not give a more specific date.
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