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Core Primitives of Arc

Posted Aug 12, 2026 | Views 4.6K
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HJ Chen
Senior Manager, Developer Relations and Ecosystem Marketing @ Circle

SUMMARY

What makes Arc purpose-built as the Economic OS for the internet?

It starts with core primitives: the foundational capabilities that shape how value moves, how fees are paid, and how trust is enforced across the network.

In Episode 2 of Arc 101, we break down Arc’s three core pillars:

• Stable value assets, including USDC and EURC, that provide a reliable unit of account • Interoperability through CCTP and Gateway to connect liquidity across chains • Financial infrastructure designed for predictable execution, stablecoin-denominated fees, and configurable privacy

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Arc testnet is offered by Circle Technology Services, LLC (“CTS”). CTS is a software provider and does not provide regulated financial or advisory services. You are solely responsible for services you provide to users, including obtaining any necessary licenses or approvals and otherwise complying with applicable laws.

Arc has not been reviewed or approved by the New York State Department of Financial Services.

The product features described in these materials are for informational purposes only. All product features may be modified, delayed, or cancelled without prior notice, at any time and at the sole discretion of Circle Technology Services, LLC. Nothing herein constitutes a commitment, warranty, guarantee or investment advice.

USDC is issued by regulated affiliates of Circle. See Circle’s list of regulatory authorizations (https://circle.com/legal/licenses).

Circle Technology Services, LLC ("CTS") is a software provider and does not provide regulated financial or advisory services. You are solely responsible for services you provide to users, including obtaining any necessary licenses or approvals and otherwise complying with applicable laws. For additional details, please see the Circle Developer terms of service, available at console.circle.com/legal/developer-terms.

StableFX is offered by Circle Technology Services, LLC (“CTS”). CTS is a software provider and does not provide regulated financial or advisory services. You are solely responsible for services you provide to users, including obtaining any necessary licenses or approvals and otherwise complying with applicable laws. StableFX is a collection of API and on-chain smart contracts that enable data sharing between counterparties to a transaction without intermediation by CTS. CTS’s role is limited to broadcasting information between the relevant parties and to the on-chain smart contract that enables settlement directly between the relevant parties. CTS does not accept or transmit digital assets on behalf of StableFX users. The product features described in these materials are for informational purposes only. All product features may be modified, delayed, or cancelled without prior notice, at any time and at the sole discretion of Circle Technology Services, LLC. Nothing herein constitutes a commitment, warranty, guarantee or investment advice.

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