Arc launches mainnet with RedStone data infrastructure

Arc: Arc is a Layer 1 blockchain developed by Circle as an open Economic OS for the internet, purpose-built for global markets, real-time value movement, tokenized assets, and agentic economic activity. It emphasizes USDC as native gas, EVM compatibility, deterministic sub-second finality, and institutional-grade infrastructure with a permissioned validator set. The public mainnet launch on September 16, 2026, brings full-stack capabilities including data feeds, lending, trading, payments, and developer tools live from day one. RedStone: RedStone is a decentralized oracle network specializing in real-time price and data feeds for blockchain-based financial applications and DeFi protocols. It supplies the price and NAV feeds for tokenized funds, yield-bearing assets, LSTs/LRTs, and BTCfi infrastructure on the Arc network. This integration ensures reliable market data is available from the genesis of Arc's mainnet. Mainnet Launch: Arc public mainnet launched on September 16, 2026, delivering a full-stack financial platform with assets, applications, and interoperability live at genesis. Data Infrastructure: Price and NAV feeds for tokenized assets and financial instruments are powered by RedStone and operational from day one on Arc. Institutional Backing: Arc features a founding validator cohort of major financial institutions securing the network alongside Circle.