We propose an “AI Content Wallet” platform that automates payments between users and digital content creators using USDC on Arc’s blockchain. Arc is a new EVM-compatible Layer-1 chain designed for stablecoin-native finance: it uses USDC as the native gas token (so fees are low, predictable, dollar-denominated) and delivers sub-second finality on transactions. In our use case, an AI agent (running off-chain in a TypeScript/Node or Cloudflare Workers environment) analyzes the user’s interests and consumption of generative content (e.g. articles, images, videos) and automatically triggers USDC micro-payments or subscription fees on Arc to the creators. By leveraging Arc’s stablecoin infrastructure and Circle’s developer wallet SDKs, this system can process tiny payments (e.g. $0.10–$1.00) in real time, with each transaction settling in under a second. Our AI Content Wallet addresses real challenges in the creator economy. It enables direct creator monetization: artists and writers can be paid instantly and cheaply by fans worldwide, without relying on ad revenues or platform intermediaries. Because Arc’s fees are stable and tiny, even $0.10 tips become viable. The use of USDC means creators in any country receive predictable USD-denominated income. This can be especially transformative in emerging markets (e.g. across Africa) where traditional payment rails are limited – stablecoins on Arc can bridge global audiences with local creators. By combining AI and blockchain, we also deliver personalization. An AI agent tailors content suggestions and payments to each user’s tastes, automating what would otherwise be manual subscription management. This increases user engagement and content value. For example, the agent might notice a user frequently reads science fiction stories and auto-subscribe them to a new sci-fi channel, paying the monthly fee when due. Such autonomy (AI agents managing budgets and payments) is precisely the future vision of agentic finance

Join our $1,000,000+ startup challenge series powered by Surge ⏱️ 8 days to turn your idea, or existing product, into an investable demo. 📅 February 6 - 15, 2026 • Feb 6 - 14 (Online Phase) - Collaborate and build online with developers and AI innovators from around the world. All projects must be submitted by the end of the online phase on February 14th. 🕙 Doors open at 10:00 AM, first come, first served. • Feb 14 (On‑site Build Day) - Selected participants will be invited to an exclusive in‑person session to refine their projects and connect directly with mentors. • Feb 15 (On‑site Demos & Awards) - Live pitching sessions to a panel of judges and ecosystem partners, followed by the official winner announcement. 🌟 Get feedback from startup mentors and technical experts. 📍 On-site Venue (Feb 14–15): MindsDB SF AI Collective 3154 17th St, San Francisco, California, USA 📲 Real-time on-site updates (SF) For real-time announcements and information during the on-site portion (Feb 14–15), join the LabLab SF Chapter WhatsApp group: 👉 Join the WhatsApp group 🤝 Join solo or with a team. New founders and existing startups are welcome. 🏆 $1,000,000+ in credits, token prizes, perks and funding opportunity. 📍 On-site participation is by invitation only. Travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered. 🧑‍💻 Apply now to build, validate, and pitch with purpose.

In this hybrid hackathon powered by Arc, developers will build the next generation of payment systems using AI + Arc with USDC. Explore a world where AI agents can understand natural language, automate financial actions, and move money with precision. From DeFi to digital content and real-world assets, this is your chance to shape the future of intelligent finance. 📅 October 27 – November 9, 2025 • Oct 27 – Nov 8 (Online Phase) – Collaborate and build with developers and AI innovators from around the world. All projects must be submitted by end of day on November 8. • Nov 8 (New York City – On-site Build Day) – Selected participants will be invited to an exclusive in-person session to refine their projects and connect directly. • Nov 9 (New York City – Live pitching & Awards) – Live pitching sessions to a panel of judges and investors, followed by the official winner announcement. 📍 On-site Venue (Nov 8–9): Babe Ruth Room, Jay Conference Chelsea 159 West 25th Street, New York City, USA 🧠 Get guidance from blockchain and AI experts throughout the event. 🤝 Go solo or team up — it's your flow. 🏆Compete for $10,000 in USDC prizes. 📍 On-site participation is by invitation only. Travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered. 🧑🏻‍💻 Secure your spot now — sign up before the Kick-Off Stream!

⏱️ In 6 days, you’ll create an MVP showing how jobs can be submitted, scheduled, verified, and collected across a network of nodes. 🌟 Receive guidance from expert mentors who will support you throughout the challenge. 🤝 Collaborate with others or work independently to bring your groundbreaking ideas to life. 🧑‍💻 This challenge is geared toward experienced builders in decentralized compute—if that’s you, show us what you can do. 🧑‍💻 Secure your spot now and start building the future of decentralized compute infrastructure.

In this hybrid hackathon powered by Arc, developers will build the next generation of agentic commerce systems using Arc with USDC. Explore a world where AI agents and web services can pay for APIs, data, compute, and content in dynamic, usage-based ways, while Arc provides stablecoin-native settlement with predictable USDC fees and deterministic, sub-second finality. This hackathon is supported by Google & Google DeepMind, with a dedicated challenge and $40,000 in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) credits awarded for the best use of Gemini models and Google AI Studio. 📅 January 9 – 24, 2026 • Jan 9 – 23 (Online Phase) – Collaborate and build online with developers and AI innovators from around the world. All projects must be submitted by the end of the online phase on January 23rd. • Jan 23 (On‑site Build Day – San Francisco, CA) – Selected participants will be invited to an exclusive in‑person session to refine their projects and connect directly with mentors. • Jan 24 (On‑site Demos & Awards – San Francisco, CA) – Live pitching sessions to a panel of judges and ecosystem partners, followed by the official winner announcement. Get guidance from Arc and Circle experts through on-site support. 📍 On-site Venue (Jan 23–24): MindsDB SF AI Collective 3154 17th St, San Francisco, California, USA 🤝 Go solo or team up, it's your flow. 🏆Compete for $50,000 in USDC & GCP Credits. 📍 On-site participation is by invitation only. Travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered. 🧑🏻‍💻 Secure your spot now - sign up before the Kick-Off Stream!