Circle CEO: Arc Token Still in the Exploration Stage, Mainnet Expected to Launch in 2026

BlockBeats News, February 26th, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire responded to "progress on the Arc token and when the Arc token will be launched" during Circle's 2025 Q4 earnings call, stating, "We are still actively exploring the Arc token. I think this is a very valuable exploration. We are gaining a deeper understanding of how the token will play a key role in stakeholder incentives, governance, security, functionality, and utility in the Arc network. Therefore, this exploration is still ongoing."

Currently, we have not communicated any specific timelines as we are still in the exploration phase. However, as I mentioned, we have made significant progress on the Arc project and are steadily moving towards the launch of the Arc mainnet, expected in 2026.

We expect to see some excellent companies participating in running the Arc infrastructure, deploying applications on this infrastructure, and providing infrastructure support for asset issuers and AI agents, covering a wide range of use cases. Once more information is available for disclosure, we will release it to the public."