Circle Unveils Founding Validator Cohort for Arc Blockchain Ahead of Public Mainnet Launch
Circle has named its founding validator cohort for Arc, an open blockchain network associated with USDC. The project is currently operating on a private mainnet with over 100 ecosystem and institutional builders.
The launch marks a significant milestone for crypto adoption and decentralization of validators. Circle said the network is on track for a public mainnet launch on September 16, 2026.