ARC Testnet Tutorial
Arc is a Layer-1 blockchain built by Circle, the issuer of USDC.
Arc is a stablecoin-focused L1 blockchain that delivers the performance, reliability, and liquidity required for global finance.
From emerging stablecoin trading protocols to tokenized stocks, commodities, and real estate, Arc provides a powerful environment for stablecoin issuers and builders to launch, collaborate, and scale with confidence. Arc is built by Circle.
1: Claim Testnet Tokens
Paste your address and click to claim — get both tokens.
2: OnChainGM — App on Arc Testnet
2.1: Send GM
Go to OnChainGM, connect wallet, search “ARC” in the search bar, and click the testnet to jump to the correct page.
Click “GM on ARC” → confirm in wallet.
2.2: Deploy
Same search, this time click “Deploy” → it will jump to the deployment page.
Click Deploy → confirm in wallet → wait for completion.
3: zkCodex — App on Arc Testnet
3.1: Deploy Contracts
Go to zkCodex → connect wallet → switch to Arc testnet.
Deploy all three: Contract → Token → NFT (do them one by one).
3.2: Send GM
At the top of the site, select the “GM” tab → click “Send GM”. You can also interact with the other two tabs.
3.3: Mint NFT
Click the “NFT” tab → mint an NFT.
4: Domain
Go to InfinityName → connect wallet → switch to Arc testnet.
Think of a name you like → click Register → scroll down to find Arc testnet → click Register.