Summary
There is no documented way to add Arc Testnet USDC to a user's MetaMask token list.
By default, MetaMask does not show USDC in its token list for custom chains — it only
tracks ETH (native balance). Users building token-transfer or payment DApps on Arc
Testnet need to call wallet_watchAsset to register USDC so it shows in the wallet.
This is not mentioned anywhere in the Arc developer documentation.
Reproduction
- Add Arc Testnet to MetaMask via
wallet_addEthereumChain
- Send or receive USDC on Arc Testnet
- Open MetaMask — USDC does not appear in the asset list
- The user has no indication that they have received USDC
Workaround
Call wallet_watchAsset after wallet connection to register Arc Testnet USDC:
await window.ethereum.request({
method: "wallet_watchAsset",
params: {
type: "ERC20",
options: {
address: "0x3600000000000000000000000000000000000000",
symbol: "USDC",
decimals: 6,
image: "https://cryptologos.cc/logos/usd-coin-usdc-logo.png",
},
},
});
MetaMask will show a confirmation dialog, and once accepted, USDC will appear in the
user's token list with the correct balance.
Suggested fix
Add a wallet_watchAsset call to the official DApp onboarding code snippet — most developers
copy the network setup code and never discover this separate step exists.
Impact
Every DApp on Arc Testnet that involves USDC transfers benefits from this. Without it, users
see no token balance in MetaMask and assume the transaction failed.
Environment: MetaMask browser extension (latest), Arc Testnet (chainId 5042002)
Summary
There is no documented way to add Arc Testnet USDC to a user's MetaMask token list.
By default, MetaMask does not show USDC in its token list for custom chains — it only
tracks ETH (native balance). Users building token-transfer or payment DApps on Arc
Testnet need to call
wallet_watchAssetto register USDC so it shows in the wallet.This is not mentioned anywhere in the Arc developer documentation.
Reproduction
wallet_addEthereumChainWorkaround
Call
wallet_watchAssetafter wallet connection to register Arc Testnet USDC:MetaMask will show a confirmation dialog, and once accepted, USDC will appear in the
user's token list with the correct balance.
Suggested fix
Add a
wallet_watchAssetcall to the official DApp onboarding code snippet — most developerscopy the network setup code and never discover this separate step exists.
Impact
Every DApp on Arc Testnet that involves USDC transfers benefits from this. Without it, users
see no token balance in MetaMask and assume the transaction failed.
Environment: MetaMask browser extension (latest), Arc Testnet (chainId 5042002)