- ARC will be a digital token pegged to the Indian rupee
- Built on Polygon, ensuring fast and low-cost transactions
- Scheduled for release in early 2026
India is preparing to launch a major blockchain initiative with the upcoming introduction of the rupee-pegged ARC token. The digital asset, which will be backed 1:1 by the Indian rupee, is scheduled to debut in early 2026. This move signals a growing interest by Indian authorities in the world of decentralized finance ( DeFi ) and stable digital currencies.
While the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is already experimenting with the digital rupee in pilot programs, ARC is expected to serve a slightly different purpose. Unlike central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), ARC will operate on Polygon, a Layer-2 Ethereum scaling solution, enabling faster and cheaper transactions for users.
Why Polygon Was Chosen
Polygon’s blockchain infrastructure offers scalability and efficiency—two critical factors for nationwide digital asset adoption. By launching the rupee-pegged ARC token on Polygon, India aims to combine the transparency of blockchain with the stability of fiat.
Polygon’s low fees and quick settlement times make it ideal for micropayments, remittances, and decentralized applications (dApps) that require a stable token. This makes ARC not just a digital representation of fiat but a potential game-changer in financial inclusion and digital commerce.
What This Means for India’s Crypto Ecosystem
With the ARC token, India could bridge the gap between traditional finance and Web3 innovation. The token’s integration into the Polygon network opens doors for developers, fintech startups, and businesses to create services that utilize a rupee-pegged digital token.
If successful, ARC could also attract institutional and retail users to the crypto space, offering a stable entry point into decentralized markets. The 2026 launch may be just the beginning of a broader national digital currency framework aligned with global crypto trends.
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