Getting Started
Quick Start
From zero to your first NFT trade on Arc in under 5 minutes.
1
Add Arc Testnet to your wallet
Open MetaMask → Networks → Add Network manually. Enter: Network name: Arc Testnet · RPC: https://rpc.testnet.arc.network · Chain ID: 5042002 · Symbol: USDC · Explorer: https://testnet.arcscan.app. See the full Wallet Setup guide for screenshots.
2
Get testnet USDC from the faucet
Visit faucet.circle.com and request free testnet USDC. This covers both gas fees and NFT purchases on Arc. A small amount (a few dollars) goes a long way.
3
Connect your wallet on ArcaneFi
Click Connect Wallet on ArcaneFi. Authentication is handled by Privy — supports MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, and any WalletConnect-compatible wallet. No personal data collected.
4
Complete onboarding
Connect X/Twitter, Discord, and Telegram. Fill in your profile. You earn +100 XP and automatically receive your first Soulbound badge — the Noob SBT — minted directly to your wallet. No gas required from you. No signing needed.
5
Explore, buy, or create
Browse the marketplace to buy NFTs, or head to your profile and create your first collection. Every action earns XP and starts your daily streak. The more you do, the more you earn.
One token for everythingOn Arc, USDC is both the gas token and the trading currency. You do not need to hold a separate volatile native coin to pay for transactions — the same dollar-stable asset covers everything.
What Happens Next
After completing onboarding you will have your first SBT badge, your first 100 XP, and a 1-day streak. From here, the fastest ways to level up:
- Do 3+ actions in one day to trigger the Daily Combo Bonus (+50 XP)
- Share your referral link from the Rewards page — earn 150 XP per friend
- Favourite NFTs you like — first favourite per NFT earns +5 XP
- Come back daily to build your streak and earn Streak Shields every 7 days
- Open any mystery boxes that appear in your Rewards inbox