Arc Mainnet Launch Highlights Need for Scalable RPC Infrastructure
Circle's Arc mainnet went live on September 16, 2026, marking the launch of a new Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for financial applications.
The network is supported by an institutional validator set, consisting of 11 founding validators, including major companies like BlackRock, DTCC, Galaxy, and Visa, alongside Circle itself.
As Arc is designed to handle workloads such as stablecoin payments, foreign exchange, tokenized assets, treasury operations, and AI-driven transactions, developers need to consider the right RPC infrastructure to ensure reliable access to the network.