12.1 Key partnerships

Partner / Category	Function	Description
XMTP + Signal	Communication protocol	Enables wallet-based identity and cross-app messaging interoperability.
Card issuer (confidential)	Financial infrastructure	Provides the fiat bridge and issuance of ARX crypto cards for global spending.
1GLOBAL	eSIM / Telecom	Expands decentralized connectivity and mobile data access for VPN and eSIM users.
Infrastructure providers (e.g. Everstake Capital)	Node reliability	Support for validator hosting, relay node scaling, and distributed performance monitoring.
Halborn	Compliance	Independent audits of contracts, encryption, and network integrity.

These partners form the backbone of ARX’s communication, payments, and connectivity layers, ensuring functionality and compliance from day one.