What is AI Rig Complex?
AI Rig Complex (ARC) is a Solana token launched in December 2024 that is tied to Rig, an open-source Rust framework for building AI agents, developed by the team at Playgrounds.
AI Rig Complex is an AI-agent project on Solana whose token, ARC, launched on pump.fun. It is associated with "Rig," an open-source framework written in the Rust programming language that helps developers build applications using large language models such as those from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, DeepSeek and Perplexity.
The ARC token is used to align community incentives and fund open-source development, with allocations toward a prize pool and treasury for contributors. In practice, like most tokens from this cycle, ARC trades mainly as a speculative AI-themed asset.
Key facts
A short history
- December 11, 2024: ARC launched on Solana via pump.fun.
- January 22, 2025: All-time high around $0.62-$0.64.
- 2025-2026: Cooled off sharply, trading roughly 85-90% below its peak while remaining listed on several exchanges.
Where AI Rig Complex stands now
As of 2026, ARC is well below its all-time high but still actively traded, with daily volume in the millions of dollars across multiple exchanges. The Rig framework remains an open-source project, though the token's price is driven mostly by speculation rather than framework usage.
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How to buy ARC
ARC is an SPL token on Solana. Anyone can buy it through a self-custody wallet and a decentralized exchange — no account required.
Set up a wallet
Install a Solana wallet such as Phantom or Solflare and back up your recovery phrase.
Fund with SOL
Buy the network coin on an exchange and send it to your wallet to swap and cover fees.
Paste the contract
On a DEX like Jupiter or Raydium, paste the official contract address below to avoid impostor tokens.
Swap & confirm
Enter an amount, review slippage and price impact, then approve the swap in your wallet.
Trade AI Rig Complex (ARC)
Swaps happen on Jupiter, a third-party exchange. CRYPTOMEMECOIN.COM never holds your funds or sees your wallet.
Opens jup.ag in a new tab. Check the contract address before you swap.
FAQ
Is AI Rig Complex dead?
No. As of 2026 ARC is still listed and actively traded, though it sits far below its early-2025 peak.
What is AI Rig Complex's contract address?
61V8vBaqAGMpgDQi4JcAwo1dmBGHsyhzodcPqnEVpump on Solana.
Is ARC the same as a memecoin?
ARC is an AI-agent themed token tied to the open-source Rig framework, but in the market it trades much like a speculative AI memecoin. It carries no guaranteed utility for holders.
Community & links
Verify links independently — impostor accounts are common.
⚠️ Risk notice
ARC is a highly volatile, speculative AI-themed token whose price has fallen sharply from its peak, and the existence of an open-source framework does not guarantee token value.