Circle's x402 Facilitator Service goes live on Arc, supports Base and Polygon POS

Arc: Arc is a blockchain platform referenced in Circle's recent service announcement as the initial network where the x402 Facilitator Service went live. The platform benefits from this integration, allowing agents and APIs to process payments or interactions through Circle's infrastructure. Base: Base is Coinbase's Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain optimized for low-cost and scalable decentralized applications. Circle's x402 Facilitator Service now supports processing on Base, extending its utility for agent and API-driven transactions on the network. Circle: Circle is a global financial technology company that issues the USDC stablecoin and provides blockchain infrastructure services including payment rails and developer tools. The company has launched its x402 Facilitator Service, which is now live on Arc and supports processing on Base and Polygon POS to enable agents and APIs to handle transactions. Polygon POS: Polygon POS is the Proof-of-Stake scaling solution within the Polygon ecosystem that delivers fast and inexpensive transactions on Ethereum-compatible infrastructure. The x402 Facilitator Service has added support for Polygon POS, enabling broader processing capabilities for agents and APIs. Service Launch: Circle has rolled out its x402 Facilitator Service across multiple blockchain networks to facilitate seamless processing for automated agents and APIs. Blockchain Expansion: The service integration spans Arc as the primary deployment alongside Base and Polygon POS for enhanced cross-chain payment handling.