How to Bridge USDC to Arc: A Step-by-Step Guide to Circle’s New Blockchain

Circle’s Arc mainnet is now live, and many users wonder how — and whether — they are to bridge USDC onto the network. That matters more on Arc than on most blockchains because USDC is Arc’s native gas asset. Here is how the process works and what to check before moving funds.

What Is Arc? Arc is a Layer 1 blockchain created by Circle for financial applications. It is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, meaning developers can continue using familiar Solidity contracts, Ethereum-style addresses, wallets, and development tools.

Introducing Arc, an open Layer-1 blockchain purpose-built for stablecoin finance.From payments to FX to capital markets, Arc is the home for builders innovating with digital money and tokenized value on the internet.Stablecoins have shown us what’s possible.They’ve powered… pic.twitter.com/N99Kc8UxpG— Arc (@arc) August 12, 2025 The unusual part is its gas model.

On Ethereum, users typically hold USDC but need ETH to pay transaction fees. Similarly, they need SOL on Solana. But on Arc, USDC itself pays gas.