Circle is launching a blockchain. Arc, the stablecoin-native Layer-1 from the company behind USDC, is targeted to go live this summer, and when it does, ChainGPT Pad will already be there as the first launchpad serving Arc and the builders preparing to launch on it.
Every new chain faces the same question in its first weeks: where do its tokens launch? For Arc, that answer now exists before the mainnet does. Project teams can apply to launch on Arc through ChainGPT Pad today, and participants can get their accounts ready for the first sales on the chain.
What Is Arc?
Arc is an open, EVM-compatible Layer-1 built by Circle for stablecoin finance. USDC is the native gas token, so transaction fees are dollar-denominated. Finality is sub-second through the Malachite consensus engine, and the network offers opt-in privacy for institutional flows. You can read more on the official site at arc.io.
The scale of institutional interest sets Arc apart from a typical chain launch. More than 100 companies joined the testnet phase, including BlackRock, Visa, and Goldman Sachs, and the public testnet processed over 244 million transactions between its October 2025 launch and May 2026. Circle's whitepaper also outlines a native ARC token with 60% of its supply earmarked for ecosystem development, although Circle describes a token launch as still exploratory.
What This Means for Builders
If your team is choosing where to hold a token generation event, Arc is a rare opening: a stablecoin-native chain with institutional reach and, until now, no launchpad. ChainGPT Pad brings its full launch stack to Arc from day one. Token sales with KYC, refunds, and on-chain settlement. Buzz campaigns that reward real community engagement around your TGE. Private rounds alongside the public sale. Pad's public sales already run on USDC deposits, and on Arc, USDC is the native unit of the whole chain.
Launching early on a chain whose ecosystem fund is written into the proposed token design is a position worth taking. Apply to launch on Arc through ChainGPT Pad, and our team will walk you through due diligence and scheduling.
How to Get Ready as a Participant
The first token sales on a new chain tend to reward the users who were ready before mainnet. Getting ready takes three steps:
- Create your account on ChainGPT Pad and complete KYC now, so verification never blocks you during a live sale.
- Stake $CGPT to secure an allocation tier ahead of the first Arc pools.
- Visit our Arc network page for the chain details, including the Arc testnet RPC and testnet chain ID 5042002, and watch the pools page for the first sales on Arc.
The Arc Era Starts This Summer
Arc's mainnet is targeted for Summer 2026, and the whitepaper is already public. ChainGPT Pad has taken more than 100 projects to market across 20+ chains, with over $20M raised on the platform, and Arc is next on the map. Whether you are shipping a protocol on stablecoin rails or looking for the earliest seats at token launches on Arc, the door is open today.
ChainGPT Pad is an independent launchpad and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Circle. Arc and USDC are trademarks of Circle Internet Group, Inc.
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