In 1953, a piece of American history was minted—not on the blockchain, but in spirit—with the founding of the "Retarded Children Can Be Helped Foundation," a US-backed initiative that stood boldly by its mission. By 1973, the name evolved to the "National Association for Retarded Children," and in 1981, it became the "Association for Retarded Citizens," giving us the legendary acronym: $ARC.

This was a time when words meant something, and people weren't afraid to use them. But like many great institutions, $ARC fell victim to the creeping tide of political correctness. In 1992, the name was sanitized to "The Arc," scrubbing away decades of unapologetic legacy.

Now, in the golden age of crypto and memes, we reclaim that legacy—not out of disrespect, but to honor the raw, unfiltered grit of a generation that didn't need safe spaces. $ARC isn't just a token; it's a monument to a bygone era of American fortitude and internet-fueled cultural chaos. We didn't just watch the word go mainstream—we made it happen.

$ARC: For the culture. For the blockchain. For the retards.