Arc, the new Layer-1 for stablecoin and crypto finance, launches on mainnet on September 16, 2026. The WalletConnect Network supports Arc from day one, bringing its network of wallets, apps, and payment infrastructure directly into Arc's ecosystem.
The integration connects WalletConnect’s global ecosystem of over 700 wallets, 80,000 dApps, and 55.5 million users to Arc, Circle’s open Layer-1 blockchain purpose-built for stablecoin finance and institutional-grade onchain financial applications.
For institutional wallets, that access comes without assets leaving custody. Retail wallets get the same reach with far less engineering work. One integration connects a wallet to Arc's ecosystem, cutting the overhead of building and maintaining those connections in-house.
Additionally, consumers can pay with WalletConnect Pay on Arc using USDC, with sanctions and IP screening built into the flow so merchants and apps don't need to stand up new compliance tooling to accept it.
WalletConnect is the leading global connectivity network for wallets, banks, fintechs, financial institutions, and DeFi. One platform enables secure, compliant money movement with any asset on any chain, providing a single access point to 900M end users, thousands of institutions and $2 trillion in value. Supporting Arc means builders on Arc get wallet coverage from day one, and Arc's users get a familiar way to connect, trade, and pay.