Arc is bringing a $USDC-native Layer 1 to market, with mainnet scheduled for September 16.
With 244M testnet transactions and $222M raised, @arc enters mainnet with strong early momentum.
Here’s a good list of projects to keep an eye on.
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● Launchpad Wars
Arc already has roughly 9 launchpads competing before public mainnet, making this one of its most developed sectors.
• @TollyLabs - $USDC pool launchpad with permanently locked liquidity.
• @circlewarp - Bonding-curve launches graduating around $69K into WarpDex.
• @actfunxyz - Community launchpad combining AMM, marketplace and NFT infrastructure.
• @synthra_finance - AMM, aggregator and launchpad with token buyback mechanics.
• @arcfunxyz - Bonding-curve launchpad with ~$25K graduation.
• @arcpad_meme - Direct Uniswap V3 launches with permanently locked LP.
• @ArcadeSwap - Supports both bonding-curve and direct Uniswap V4 launches.
��� @PUMP_archi - Direct Uniswap V4 token launches.
• @Archemistdotfun - Launchpad allocating 12.5% of buy/sell fees to $ARCH buys.
• @UBIdotFUN - Launchpad built around a Uniswap V4 hook.
• @Arguspad - Launchpad and AMM combination.
• @onmidotfun - Multichain meme launchpad using bonding curves.
• @minarafun - Instant USDC-liquidity token launchpad.
• @Fliptfun - Bonding-curve launchpad with fee rewards for holders.
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● DEX / DeFi Layer
Beyond launchpads, Arc is building a broad DeFi layer across AMMs, routing, aggregators and stablecoin markets.
• @lunya_io - V3 AMM, bonding-curve launchpad and CCTP USDC bridge.
• @UnitFlowFinance - V2.5/V3/V4 AMMs, token factory and CCTP bridging.
• @synthra_finance - All-in-one DeFi and swap hub.
• @Xylonet_ - Stablecoin-focused super exchange.
• @TowerExchange - Stablecoin aggregator with routing and native AMM.
• @ArcDEXScan - Aggregates major DEXs and also launches tokens.
• @AchProtocol - V2/V3/V4 routing, bridging and gasless swaps.
• @lunexfinance - StableSwap for USDC, EURC and USDT with auto-compounding vaults.
• @swaparc_app - Stablecoin swaps focused on private payments.
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● Payments
This is where Arc’s Circle DNA becomes more visible, with stablecoin-native infrastructure extending into payments and fintech.
• @cyclesmoney - Payment infrastructure.
• @ArrelTechnology - Payment infrastructure.
• @BlockradarHQ - Non-custodial WaaS for emerging-market fintechs, with gasless transactions, AML and aggregation.
• @koshmoney - Stablecoin neobank focused on cross-border payments.
• @juleno14 - Batch payments, payment links, swaps and bridging.
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● RWA / Onchain Markets
• @AchProtocol - Prediction markets and USDC-backed synthetic RWA vaults.
• @minarafun - Instant USDC-liquidity token launchpad.
• @Fliptfun - Bonding-curve launchpad with fee rewards for holders.
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● FX / Perpetuals
• @hibachi_xyz - Off-chain FX CLOB with ZK-verified on-chain settlement, backed by the Arc Builders Fund.
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● AI
• @gigawork_arc - AI agent marketplace with escrow and identity standards.
• @ProofStream_ - USDC payroll streams locked until work completion.
• @uzenlabs - On-chain identity for AI agents.
• @memoAI_ARC - AI payment assistant using natural-language instructions.
• @catena_labs - Agent-facing financial infrastructure and Arc Partner.
• @nexorafi - Agent wallets, spending policies, x402 payments, escrow and treasury.
• @arclens_app - Arc ecosystem hub with an AI layer that pays builders for used work.
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● NFTs / Gaming
• @Orixaxyz - Native NFT marketplace with a mainnet-exclusive ORIXIANS collection planned.
• @Arc_Punks / @ArcPunksNFT - Early Punk-style collections on Arc.
• @TurtzWTF - Browser gaming and P2E.
• @PlayMossling - First play-to-earn game on Arc.
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● Privacy / Confidential Payments
• @Hinkal_protocol - ZK wallet and confidential settlement, named a Day One Architect by Arc.
• @swaparc_app - Stablecoin swaps with private payments.
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Arc’s early ecosystem is forming around USDC liquidity, with launchpads and trading leading the first cycle.
Payments, RWAs and agent infrastructure remain earlier-stage but expand Arc beyond pure DeFi speculation.
The next test is whether Arc can turn early activity into durable on-chain liquidity.