Arc is an open Layer 1 blockchain by Circle, purpose-built for stablecoin finance, featuring USDC as the native gas token, sub-second finality, and direct integration with Circle's platform for secure access to liquidity and developer tooling.
Check out our Arc API Quickstart guide to get started building on Arc.
The Arc API allows developers to interface with the Arc network. With this API, developers can execute transactions, query on-chain data, and interact with the Arc network, relying on a JSON-RPC standard.
Yes, Arc is EVM compatible.
Arc uses the JSON-RPC API standard. This API is crucial for any blockchain interaction on the Arc network, allowing users to read block/transaction data, query chain information, execute smart contracts, and store data on-chain.
Arc supports standard Ethereum JSON-RPC methods. Some chain-specific methods may vary. Please check the Arc API endpoints documentation for a complete list.
When accessing the Arc network via a node provider like Alchemy, Arc developers use an API key to send transactions and retrieve data from the network. For the best development experience, we recommend that you sign up for a free API key!
Common Ethereum libraries like ethers.js should be compatible with Arc, given its EVM nature.
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