Arc Mainnet went live, and we got to experience it IRL in BLR.
Here’s a quick recap from the meetup I attended on mainnet launch day.
The event started around 5 PM as the doors opened, and people slowly started arriving and networking. It was a weekday and the Bangalore weather, so the turnout wasn’t as big as expected. But honestly, the people who showed up made the evening worth it.
Around 6:30 PM, the talks kicked off by
@Panchu2605 with an introduction to
@arc We got to hear about what Arc actually is, what makes it different, the role of CCTP and other features it provides, and what Arc is building around stablecoins and USDC being used as gas fees.
@atomic_kurogane then took us through more of the Architects, and the community side of Arc.
After that, we had a small refreshment break with tea and cold drinks before getting into the builder sessions.
A few builders building on Arc and other blockchains shared what they’re building, along with their experiences around stablecoins. There were some interesting questions from the audience too, which made the discussion feel much more like an actual community conversation rather than just a presentation.
Then, around 8:30 PM, we got a look at
@Xylonet_ which was part of the
@circle Alliance Program and had participated in the private mainnet/testnet phase.
It was ready for Day 1 on Arc Mainnet, with features like swaps, bridging, PayX, and a few more things coming soon.
By around 9 PM, the formal sessions were done, and the best part started: food, conversations, and networking. 😭
People stayed around, talked about what they’re building, exchanged ideas, and just enjoyed the evening. We wrapped things up around 10 PM.
Overall, it was pretty cool to be there for the first Arc Mainnet IRL meetup in Bangalore.
Not the biggest crowd, but definitely some good conversations, interesting builders, and a solid community vibe.
Mainnet is live. Bangalore has had its first one. More meetups soon. 👀
Keep an eye out.