Everything is governed.
Different approaches to governance can yield orders of magnitude difference in outcomes.
It is hubris to think we have the optimal governance systems.
We should experiment with new governance models as the rewards are so vast.
Experimenting with existing governance systems that support millions of citizens is fraught with risk.
Ârc is building a charter city to take those risks so that the world can benefit from the rewards.
Focus
Ârc is creating a foundation where every individual can be more than they imagined possible.
A foundation that allows every individual to become healthier, wealthier and contribute more to the world than anywhere else. Ârc does this by:
Creating the most effective governance and justice system in the world
Creating the greatest platform for wealth generation in the world
Having the healthiest population in the world
Ârc - the greatest platform for wealth & health generation, delivered by the greatest governance and justice system in the world.
Experiences
Ârc runs experiences as part of its journey to a charter city.
We previously ran pop-up cities in Lisbon and Austin. Pop-up cities take many shapes and forms.
Zuzalu was the first web3 pop-up city, created by Vitalik Buterin. Ârc, through our partners LEVF & Fora - won the last gitcoin grants round and Vitalik's financial support for Ârc.
Ârc Lisbon
Ârc Lisbon focused on valuable, productive experiences for founders and investors building the future. We ran an acceleration programme, a bootcamp, a hackathon, brought 43 funds through the doors, had tens of experts deliver workshops and 50+ speakers.
Ârc Davos - WEF
Ârc leads missions for citizens and partners to engage with governments, or to participate in events of economic or cultural significance. The first of these was our mission to Davos in January 2025. Join for 2026 where we are co-hosting events to spread the importance of innovation in governance.
Ârc Austin
A pop-up city in Austin where you live, work, and play together. For exceptional individuals striving to push the frontier for humanity. Two key parts: A residence (2 - 30 March), and A summit (3 - 5 March). Alongside SXSW in Austin, right after ETHDenver.
Ârc Singapore
Ârc is moving in permanently to the Singapore-Johor Special Economic Zone. Building on Balaji's Network Schools, providing accommodation, food, health & wellness programmes, education, community and more. Pop-up: September 18 - October 17 2025.
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Ârc runs experiences as part of its journey to a charter city.
Founders
Ârc is designed for builders - the founders, investors, operators, researchers and scientists building the frontier. We're running acceleration programmes for select founders, leveraging the attention and network of Ârc. We're also investing into strategic projects and exceptional founders.
Thinking
To create the greatest platform for wealth & health generation, we need to think - to plan, design, workshop test and prototype. Ârc hosts foundations, think-tanks, philosophers and scientists and provides them a platform to progress. We're increasingly looking to be a platform for research.
Experiments
At Ârc, experiments aren't just ideas—they're bold steps toward building a better world. We test innovative models for governance and justice, trial new methods for wealth creation, and experiment with urban living that prioritizes health, creativity, and collaboration.
Government
We are looking for a special economic zone to build a city that will bring talent, capital and innovation to your country.
Such a city will be extremely valuable to your nation, and to the world.
We are seeking a minimum of 5 square miles, within 2 hours of an existing international airport to invest tens of billions over the next decade to create one trillion dollars of GDP.
Alongside GDP we aim to act as a research lab for the world's cities, experimenting with governance, justice and economics systems so the world does not have to take the risk.
Land Required
A minimum of 5 square miles.
Autonomy Required
Autonomy over as great a set of laws and regulations as possible.
Connectivity Important
Proximity to existing international transportation links, or existing cities or industrial hubs.
Contact our government relations team:
gov@oa.cityFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ârc?
Ârc is building a Charter City. There are many problems in the world. Almost all of them can be solved with better laws. But a charter city is not just a way to test a new set of laws. It's a way to build an entire new world.
What is a Charter City?
It's a city that operates under a unique legal and governance framework within a country, designed to attract investment, drive economic growth, improve governance and provide many benefits to the host nation. Examples might include Shenzhen or Prospera.
How do you build a Charter City?
Building a charter city involves negotiating a unique legal framework with the host country, creating business-friendly policies, and setting up independent governance. Once established, we focus on developing infrastructure, attracting investment, and fostering a thriving community.
What is a pop-up city?
Pop-up cities typically involve 100+ people living together in a single location for 1month+. Zuzalu was the first web3 pop-up city, created by Vitalik Buterin. What is different now is the intention of pop-ups to evolve into actual cities of their own.
What happens at a pop-up city?
Ârc previously ran pop-up cities in Lisbon and Austin with acceleration programmes, bootcamps, hackathons, 43 funds, expert workshops and 50+ speakers. It's a fully immersive experience that transcends work to cover your entire life. Ârc also acts as a foundation for attendees to create and organise anything they want.
Your Foundation
If a city is anything it should be a platform - a foundation for your success.
Ârc has already been leveraged by tens of organisations to deliver events, workshops and even entire month long programmes and at a fraction of the cost and effort. We win when you win.
Email enquiries will be answered within 24 hours.