The Problem with Gas Tokens on Corporate Accounts
For a corporate treasury, running on standard public chains presents a major headache: Gas Token Volatility.
To perform basic transactions (deposit, settle, swap), the organization must maintain secondary gas reserves like Ether (ETH) or Solana (SOL). This requires treasury staff to perform manual swaps, track secondary asset prices, and reconcile volatile gas accounts.
Arc Blockchain resolves this by introducing USDC-native gas.
The EVM-Compatibility Advantage
Arc is fully EVM-compatible, which means standard solidity smart contracts, Foundry, and client tools operate out-of-the-box. However, Arc implements critical refinements for corporate finance:
- USDC as Gas: All network transaction fees are calculated and paid directly in USDC.
- Osaka EVM Hardfork: Ensures complete support for modern gas-estimation and contract standards.
- EIP-7708 standard: Native USDC transfers emit standard
Transferlogs, ensuring transparent accounting and integration with corporate ERPs.
To learn more, check the Arc EVM Compatibility Docs.
The Double Decimals Rule
USDC on Arc exists as a single balance with two interfaces, which developers and treasury managers must handle carefully:
| Interface Type | Precision | Typical Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Native Gas Interface | 18 decimals | Gas estimation and block-level transactions |
| ERC-20 Interface | 6 decimals | DeFi transactions, swap pools, balance displays |
The canonical USDC ERC-20 contract is deployed on Arc Testnet at var(--primary)] px-1 py-0.5 rounded text-[11px]">0x3600000000000000000000000000000000000000. For the official list of token contracts across testnets, view the [Circle Contract Addresses Directory.
Launch Setup checklist
To connect your organization to Arc\'s predictable fee rails:
https://rpc.testnet.arc.network.5042002 (hex: 0x4CEF52).To understand the macro shift to on-chain capital pools, read: Traditional Corporate Treasury vs. Stablecoin Yield Pools.
