A arc bridge moves your tokens to Arc from another network, or back. Here you choose the token you have, the token you want on Arc and sign once: a cross-chain route handles the bridge and any swap. On October 23, 2026, 0.2 ETH (about $479) from Ethereum arrived as about $478 of USDC in seconds.
What Is Arc?
Arc is the Layer 1 blockchain from Circle, the issuer of USDC, built for stablecoin payments; on Arc, gas is paid in USDC.
| Arc | |
|---|---|
| Gas token | USDC |
| Address format | 0x… (EVM) |
| Explorer | explorer.arc.io |
Live Routes to and from Arc
| Route | Value in | You receive (value) | Route fees | Source gas | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 ETH on Ethereum → USDC on Arc | $478.71 | $478.01 | $1.25 | $0.30 | seconds |
| 500 USDC on Arbitrum → USDC on Arc | $500.55 | $499.30 | $1.25 | $0.01 | about 18 min |
| $300 of USDC on Arc → ETH on Ethereum | $300.00 | $298.16 | $1.16 | $0.01 | seconds |
Quotes are live LI.FI routes requested on October 23, 2026 (recommended route), before the 0.7% Step Exchange service fee. Routes, prices and times change with liquidity; the widget shows the current quote before you sign.
How to Bridge to Arc
- Connect your wallet on the network where your tokens are.
- From: the token you have, for example ETH on Ethereum or USDC on Arbitrum.
- To: the token you want on Arc; add a little USDC for gas.
- Enter your Arc address (0x…).
- Review the quote and confirm.
How to Bridge Back from Arc
Reverse the route: choose the token on Arc as the source and the token and network you want as the destination. Keep enough USDC on Arc to pay for the transaction.
Arc Tips
Because gas is USDC, you do not need a separate gas token: arriving with USDC is enough to start transacting.
Mistakes to Avoid
- No USDC for gas on arrival.
- Wrong address format: Arc uses 0x (EVM) addresses.
- Fake bridge sites: use the widget or bookmarked apps, never links from direct messages; see crypto bridge safety.
How bridges work: cross-chain bridge. All networks: bridge hub.