Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire discussed the progress and potential launch of the Arc token during Circle's Q4 2025 earnings call. According to ChainCatcher, Allaire emphasized the ongoing exploration of the Arc token, highlighting its potential value. He noted that the company is gaining a deeper understanding of how the token could play a crucial role in stakeholder incentives, governance, security, and functional utility within the Arc network.
Allaire stated that no specific timeline has been communicated yet, as the exploration phase is still underway. However, he mentioned significant progress in the Arc project, with steady advancement towards the mainnet launch, anticipated in 2026.
The CEO expects several prominent companies to participate in operating the Arc infrastructure, deploying applications, and providing infrastructure support for asset issuers and AI agents across various application scenarios. He assured that more information will be disclosed to the public once available.