Arbitrum

Arbitrum is an Ethereum layer-two scaling solution that strives to enhance the speed, scalability, and cost-efficiency of Ethereum. 

 It utilizes optimistic rollups to aim for these improvements, moving most of the computation and storage load off-chain. 

This method seeks to provide higher throughput and lower fees compared to Ethereum, while still benefiting from Ethereum's security and compatibility. 

Optimism

In the ever-evolving world of blockchain technology, scalability has been one of the most significant challenges. As blockchain networks like Ethereum (ETH) continue to see exponential growth, layer-two solutions are emerging as a vital component in addressing issues of network congestion and high transaction fees.

The Emergence of Layer-Two Solutions – How They're Transforming Blockchain Scalability and Ushering In a New Era of Crypto Innovation

Ethereum

An Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 scaling solution is soaring after gaining support from US retail trading giant Robinhood. According to Robinhood, the ETH layer-2 Arbitrum (ARB) is now available to be bought, sold, and traded over the trading platform. google336x280] News of the addition sent ARB rallying from a price of $0.

Retail Trading Giant Robinhood Lists Ethereum Layer-2 Arbitrum, Triggering Rally for ARB

The surges comes 24 hours after ARB hit an all-time low of $0.35.

Arbitrum Rises 12% Amid Robinhood Listing

Layer-1 blockchain Berachain has seen its total value locked (TVL) rise to over $3.26 billion, making it the sixth-largest decentralized finance (DeFi) network.

Berachain Surpasses Arbitrum and Base, Becomes Sixth-Largest DeFi Blockchain With Over $3.2B in TVL

Some Arbitrum DAO delegates have criticized the proposal as a missed opportunity for boosting Arbitrum-native protocols.

Arbitrum DAO committee proposal to invest 7,500 ETH in non-native projects sparks criticism

The new infrastructure will allow USDT deployments on Arbitrum, Ethereum, Tron, Ton, Ink, and Berachain to link without wrapping tokens.

Tether Chooses Ethereum L2 Arbitrum for Cross-Chain USDT Infrastructure

This system replaces the previously allow-listed validators on Arbitrum with a permissionless mechanism, opening up security participation.

Offchain Labs releases Arbitrum BoLD protocol on mainnet for ‘permissionless validation'

Balancer claims that this new development will allow for more effective utilization of the funds in these pools on Arbitrum as part of its version 3 (v3) launch, automatizing their management to maximize yield. The new version also includes more optimizations.

Balancer V3 Debuts on Arbitrum Featuring Boosted Pools System

Offchain Labs introduced a 'universal intent engine' to improve interoperability across Layer 2 blockchains.

Arbitrum developers introduce ‘universal intent engine' to improve Layer 2s interoperability

Bitcoin

Arbitrum has integrated with BitcoinOS (BOS) to bring its Ethereum-based layer two (L2) scaling solution to the Bitcoin network. Arbitrum Brings Ethereum-Based L2 Scaling to Bitcoin According to the release shared with Bitcoin.

Arbitrum Integrates With BitcoinOS to Expand Into the Bitcoin Network

Bitcoin holders are finally gaining access to the decentralized apps and ecosystem “they've spent 15 years starving for," said the CEO of BTC OS.

Bitcoin Now Has a Trustless Bridge to Ethereum Through Arbitrum L2

Tether has upgraded its USDT stablecoin on Arbitrum to USDT0, a cross-chain compatible asset backed 1:1 by Ethereum-based USDT reserves. Tether Transitions Arbitrum USDT to USDT0 Tether says the upgrade automatically converts existing Arbitrum USDT holdings to USDT0 without requiring user action. USDT0 will serve as Arbitrum's canonical stablecoin, maintaining the same contract address.

USDT0 Launches on Arbitrum With 1:1 Backing, Faster Transfers

Arbitrum's governance data shows that LobbyFi is now at the top spot among the DAO's delegates.

Why Ethereum L2 Arbitrum Just Saw a DAO Voting Shakeup

The Animecoin project is a collaboration between the Arbitrum, Azuki and Weeb3 that aims to support the growth of anime culture via Web3.

Arbitrum, Azuki-backed Animecoin unveils tokenomics with over 50% community allocation

Synthetix has announced that it will transition its perpetual markets on the Arbitrum network to a close-only mode.

Synthetix Shifts Focus to Coinbase's Base Network, Closes Perpetual Markets on Arbitrum

The move is part of a strategic pivot by Synthetix to consolidate its operations and focus on Coinbase's Base network.

Synthetix sunsets v3 perps on Arbitrum to focus solely on Base

If Arbitrum DAO's proposal is approved, BoLD will be implemented on its ecosystem chains — One and Nova — in February 2025.

Arbitrum DAO opens vote on proposal to implement BoLD protocol on ecosystem chains

Ira Auerbach will head Offchain Labs' Tandem division, bringing traditional finance expertise to the Ethereum scaling project.

Arbitrum Developer Names Former Nasdaq Digital Assets Chief to Lead Venture Efforts

Offchain Labs has hired Ira Auerbach, former head of digital assets at Nasdaq, to lead Tandem, its partner studio and venture capital arm.

Former Nasdaq exec joins Arbitrum developer to head its venture studio Tandem

Lotte's Caliverse, an AI-driven entertainment experience, is coming to the layer-2 network, allowing web3 users to pay for services with crypto.

Arbitrum Awards Biggest-Ever Foundation Grant to Lotte, the South Korean Megacorp Lotte Group

Polygon

Uniswap

The Block's GMCI indices for memecoins and AI tokens ended 2024 as the largest gainers, while gaming and Layer 2 tokens lost value overall.

Gaming, Layer 2 token indices post losses for 2024, while all other sectors gained

Avalanche

Asset management titan BlackRock is announcing the expansion of its proprietary BUIDL, the company's on-chain money market fund, across five new blockchains.

BlackRock Announces BUIDL Expansion Across Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism and Polygon

The investment giant is bringing its real-world asset fund to Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism's OP Mainnet and Polygon.

BlackRock Expands Tokenized Fund BUIDL Beyond Ethereum to Five New Blockchains

BUIDL currently leads the tokenized government securities market with $517 million in assets under management.

BlackRock's tokenized fund BUIDL expanding to Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism and Polygon

Variational, a crypto derivatives trading protocol built on Arbitrum, has raised $10.3 million in a seed funding round.

News for Arbitrum Crypto (ARB)