01 / NATIVE GAS
PAY THE TROLL TOLL IN DOLLARS.
Arc uses USDC as native gas. Network fees stay dollar-denominated and predictable, so the circle can spend less time guessing what the gas token is worth.
> GAS_ASSET = USDC // FEE_CURRENCY != VIBES
02 / MALACHITE
SETTLE THE ARGUMENT BEFORE THE PUNCHLINE.
Malachite consensus gives Arc deterministic, sub-second finality. Once the nodes agree, the bit is done. No probabilistic backpedaling. No deleting the post.
> CONSENSUS = DETERMINISTIC // FINALITY < 1 SECOND
03 / OPT-IN PRIVACY
HIDE THE SHAME, SELECTIVELY.
Arc is designed for opt-in privacy on selected balances and transactions while preserving the ability to meet compliance obligations. The circle sees what it needs—not everything you did at 3:17 a.m.
> VISIBILITY = SELECTIVE // COMPLIANCE = STILL_REAL
04 / BUILT-IN FX
EVERY CURRENCY. SAME ARGUMENT.
A built-in FX engine is designed for institutional RFQ price discovery and 24/7 payment-versus-payment settlement. Stablecoins can meet in the middle without somebody blinking first.
> QUOTE -> MATCH -> PVP_SETTLE // OPEN = 24/7
05 / EVM COMPATIBLE
SAME TOOLS. WORSE IDEAS.
Arc is EVM compatible and connects with Circle's platform products. Developers can bring familiar tooling, deploy contracts, and complete the ritual without learning a new alphabet.
> TOOLING = FAMILIAR // JUDGMENT = YOURS