Circle Arc $222M token presale $3B FDV a16z/BlackRock-led + tokenomics + USDC L1 insti/AI push
Key Questions
How much did Circle raise in the Arc token presale and at what valuation?
Circle raised $222 million in the Arc token presale at a $3 billion fully diluted valuation (FDV). The round was led by a16z with $75 million, including BlackRock, Apollo, ICE, ARK, GC, SCV, Haun, and Bullish.
What are the tokenomics of the Arc token?
Arc has a 10 billion total supply: 25% allocated to Circle, 60% to ecosystem, and 15% to reserves. Details are outlined in Circle's announcements.
What is the purpose of Circle's Arc blockchain?
Arc is an institutional Layer 1 blockchain focused on USDC integration, institutional use, and AI agent stacks with USDC as gas. Testing begins in October with a whitepaper and developer grants.
Who are the key investors in Circle's Arc presale?
Investors include a16z (leading with $75M), BlackRock, Apollo, ICE, ARK, Goldcrest, State Street Ventures, Haun Ventures, and Bullish.
What should be watched regarding Arc's launch?
Monitor TGE, unlocks, airdrops, incentives, tokenomics adjustments, and valuation post-presale.
$222M presale at $3B FDV a16z $75M lead + BlackRock/Apollo/ICE/ARK/GC/SCV/Haun/Bullish; 10B sup 25% Circle/60% ecosystem/15% reserve; AI Agent Stack USDC-gas L1 testing Oct whitepaper dev grants. Watch TGE/unlocks/airdrops/incentives/tokenomics/valuation.