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Arbitrum is a layer 2 solution designed to improve the capabilities of Ethereum smart contracts — boosting their speed and scalability, while adding in additional privacy features to boot. The platform is designed to allow developers to easily run unmodified Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) contracts and Ethereum transactions on a second layer, while still benefiting from Ethereum’s excellent layer 1 security.
Arbitrum is powered by the Nitro proprietary technology stack. Nitro’s next-generation rollup architecture provides 7x more throughput than Ethereum and lower fees without sacrificing any security. Arbitrum is currently at the top of Ethereum’s Layer-2 chain list with a TVL of more than $1.8 billion.
ARB is a native token of the Arbitrum ecosystem, operating on Arbitrum according to ERC20 standard.
Offchain Labs, the developers behind Arbitrum, announced the shift to a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) structure — the Arbitrum DAO. ARB holders can vote on proposals that affect the features, protocol upgrades, funds allocation and election of a Security Council.
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Arbitrum has launched Converge, a blockchain focused on tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) and enhancing DeFi liquidity.
Ethena Labs and Securitize are bringing 7 billion USD in assets to Converge, utilizing stablecoins to stabilize transaction fees.
The initial block time for Converge is 100 milliseconds, with enhancements planned for faster speeds, while developers have increased flexibility in programming smart contracts.
Ethereum’s price has fallen below 1,600 USD, while 86 million USD has been redirected to rival platforms after Trump’s DeFi law repeal. This has created bearish signals for Ethereum as investors prefer Solana, which received significant inflows.
The reversal of the DeFi KYC regulation is seen as a victory for crypto platforms, but it negatively influences Ethereum’s market share. Solana’s assets increased significantly, positioning it as a viable alternative.
Arbitrum’s RWA market surged dramatically, with a value of over 200 million USD, reflecting a 1,000% increase since January 2024. This remarkable rise is largely due to the Stable Treasury Endowment Program initiated by Arbitrum DAO.
Despite the thriving RWA sector, ARB, the network’s token, plummeted 88% from its all-time high, with impending concerns over token dilution from an upcoming unlock of 92.63 million ARB tokens.
Lobby Finance’s involvement in purchasing votes on the Arbitrum platform has exposed vulnerabilities in token-weighted voting, raising questions about the democratic integrity of DAOs. The incident underscores how financial incentives can distort major decisions within decentralized governance.
In response to the vote-buying controversy, the Arbitrum Foundation is actively engaging in discussions about governance reforms. Proposed solutions aim to strengthen voting integrity by disqualifying purchased votes and implementing better protocols to ensure transparency and security in future elections.
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