# Overview ## What is Arc? Currently under development, Arc is a self-contained, comprehensive, full-stack tokenization engine that will be completely open-source, MIT-licensed, and free—both *gratis* and *libre*. Arc will be made available in Q1 2025 by Plume and developers will be able to run their own self-hosted versions. While currently in active development, issuers can already [sign up for the waitlist here](https://forms.plumenetwork.xyz/arc-waitlist). ## App Store To deal with the large diversity of different tokenized assets, the Plume Arc employs an app store model, which allows issuers to install modular applications to fit their specific tokenization needs. * [asset-tokenization](https://docs.plume.org/plume/arc/asset-tokenization "mention"): needed to ensure compliance with US securities laws * [onramps-and-offramps](https://docs.plume.org/plume/arc/onramps-and-offramps "mention"): needed to move USD yield onchain to distribute to token holders, and to cash out proceeds of onchain sales * [identity-verification](https://docs.plume.org/plume/arc/identity-verification "mention"): needed to ensure compliance with Know Your Counterparty (KYC) standards * [compliance-at-plume](https://docs.plume.org/plume/plume-security/compliance-at-plume "mention"): needed to ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws * [primary-offering-and-secondary-trading](https://docs.plume.org/plume/arc/primary-offering-and-secondary-trading "mention"): needed to allow asset buyers to trade their assets on secondary markets * [ats-alternative-trading-systems-integrations](https://docs.plume.org/plume/arc/ats-alternative-trading-systems-integrations "mention"): needed to allow asset buyers to trade their assets on alternative trading systems, as a subset of secondary markets We are constantly adding in additional apps and functionality into the Arc. Please don't hesitate to reach out to if you're interested in providing your own services into our product.