How to buy ARC (ARC)

How to buy ARC (ARC) safely

ARC is a cryptocurrency launched in 2022 that operates on the Base platform. It is designed as an infrastructure layer for privacy-first AI models. The project focuses on combining AI operations with blockchain technology to protect sensitive data and return control to users.

Buying ARC requires a clear understanding of which network you are using. The token exists on Base and Ethereum. Using the wrong network during a transfer can lead to a permanent loss of funds. Always verify the contract address through official channels before moving assets.

Where can you buy ARC?

ARC is available on several centralized exchanges and decentralized platforms. The available routes include:

• MEXC (ARC/USDT)
• Uniswap v2 (ARC/WETH)
• LCX Exchange (ARC/EUR)
• Raydium (CLMM) (arc/SOL)
• Orca (arc/SOL)
• Meteora DLMM (arc/USDC)
• Binance Alpha (arc/SOL)

Step-by-step buying checklist

To acquire ARC, follow these verification steps to reduce risk:

1. Confirm the contract address. The verified address on Base is 0x61ca70b867a48265e553a7fbb81bfe44fada7ae6. There is also an Ethereum address: 0x672fdBA7055bddFa8fD6bD45B1455cE5eB97f499.
2. Choose a verified route. If using a centralized exchange like MEXC, check if your country is supported. MEXC requires KYC.
3. Prepare your wallet. If you plan to move ARC to self-custody, ensure your wallet supports the Base network.
4. Execute the trade. Use the trading pairs listed above, such as ARC/USDT or ARC/WETH.
5. Verify the transfer. If withdrawing to a private wallet, send a small test amount first to ensure the network and address are correct.

Fees, liquidity, and withdrawal checks

Trading costs vary by platform. MEXC lists a trading fee of 0 for the ARC/USDT pair. Other platforms do not have verified fee data in our records.

Liquidity is present across the verified routes, but it varies significantly between the centralized exchanges and the DEX pools on Base and Solana.

Deposit and withdrawal support for these exchanges is not verified. You should check the specific exchange's current status before depositing funds.

Before buying: route and token risks

There are several risks to consider before interacting with ARC.

First, contract verification is required. There are often lookalike tokens with similar names. Only use the addresses provided by the official ARC website or the Basescan explorer.

Second, be aware of regional restrictions. Exchange availability and KYC requirements change based on your country. For example, MEXC bans users from the US, Canada, and the UK.

Third, avoid assuming that all exchanges support the same networks. A platform might list ARC but only support withdrawals on one specific chain.

Sources and methodology

Our routes are sourced exclusively from verified market-pair rows in our database. We use web research and news for background context on the project and its risks. Information from CoinMarketCap pages is treated as low-confidence background context and is not used as proof of liquidity or contract safety. We omit live market values, such as price and 24h volume, because these figures change too frequently to remain accurate in a static guide.