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. 

Whale activity has surged as major crypto holders continue to accumulate an Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) Layer 2 governance token, Arbitrum (CRYPTO: ARB). On-chain analysis shows that Andrew Kang of Mechanism Capital recently acquired an additional 1.51 million Arbitrum tokens at $1.23, using about $1.85 million worth of USD Coin (CRYPTO: USDC), The Block reported.

Epic Arbitrum Showdown: Crypto Whales Battle For Dominance Amid Governance Chaos

In the past 20 days, the Arbitrum blockchain has recorded a significant number of transactions coinciding with the recent ARB airdrop that occurred on March 23. About two weeks ago, on that day, the Arbitrum network recorded an all-time high of 2.72 million transactions settled in 24 hours. L2 Network Arbitrum Records 2.

Arbitrum Registers Record Activity Over the Last 2 Weeks as Transactions per Day Count Surges

Arbitrum whales — large holders often monitored for their potential market impact — continue to stack the Ethereum Layer 2's governance token.

Arbitrum whales accumulate as foundation amends controversial proposals

Arbitrum Foundation pledges not to move remaining 700 million ARB tokens without DAO approval of new proposals.

Arbitrum Foundation Offers Crypto Governance Concessions After ARB Holder Uproar

Arbitrum backtracked on a key proposal. The result could be seen as a win for the promise of DAOs, but he ordeal raised a number of thorny issues.

Arbitrum's backtrack raises questions about nature of DAO governance

The messy governance dispute involving a major Ethereum scaling system shows “communities” of token holders have power. But how should that power be distributed?

Arbitrum Governance Fracas Reopens the Question: Why DAOs?

Pedro Herrera says with failures in the banking system and centralized exchanges facing regulatory scrutiny, there is a renewed interest in decentralized finance.

Arbitrum Airdrop Shows Interest in DeFi, Researcher Says

Uniswap

With Unbound, Uniswap V3 LPs can borrow Unbound's stablecoin, UND, interest-free, secured against their concentrated liquidity positions.

Unbound Finance Will Soon Allow Stablecoin Borrowing Against Uniswap LP Positions on Arbitrum

After a weekend that called into the question the agency of its community, Arbitrum has backtracked on a key governance proposal.

Arbitrum to break up $1 billion proposal after backlash

The debate around Arbitrum's AIP-1 and subsequent scrapping — despite already-executed financial actions — isn't forcing some large whales to sell.

Arbitrum whales mostly holding through governance drama, on-chain analysis shows

The Arbitrum Foundation issued a mea culpa after its contentious premiere governance vote backfired.

Arbitrum Foundation Scraps Vote, Pledges Redo After ARB Tokenholders Revolt

Arbitrum said its first vote—which drea 70% opposition—was a “ratification” and not a “request.”

Arbitrum Declares First DAO Vote Moot, Cites ‘Chicken and the Egg' Problem As ARB Falls

The Arbitrum Foundation has ignored the impending results of AIP-1's "ratification" vote by pre-emptively selling ARB tokens.

Arbitrum sells tokens amid 77% disapproval, claims DAO governance ‘working as intended'

Arbitrum Foundation would be “severely damaged” without blank check grantmaking powers, according to a blog post.

Contentious Arbitrum Vote Over $1B in Tokens ‘Ratification Not Request,' Says Foundation

Ethereum

On-chain data reveals that crypto whales are snapping up the native asset of a hot Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 project by the millions.

Crypto Whales Accumulating Ethereum Scaling Altcoin by the Millions, According to On-Chain Data

The Arbitrum Foundation would get to side step community governance when issuing “special grants.”

Arbitrum's First Governance Proposal Turns Messy With $1B ARB Tokens at Stake

It's been a massive week for an obscure scaling technology. But what are rollups and how can you determine the differences between each?

An Arbitrum Airdrop and Two zkEVM Launches: Welcome to Rollup Season

An Arbitrum address appears to have nabbed over 933,000 ARB tokens from over 630 wallets through an "address poisoning" scheme.

‘Address Poisoning' Attack Sees Scammer Make Off With $1.3M in ARB Tokens

Bitcoin

A popular crypto strategist is updating his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) amid an extended rally and weighing in on Ethereum (ETH) scaling solution Arbitrum (ARB). Pseudonymous analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 194,100 Twitter followers that Bitcoin is likely consolidating around its current price value of $28,278 ahead of an imminent breakout.

Top Crypto Trader Details Path Forward for Bitcoin and Polygon Rival Arbitrum – Here's His Outlook

The distribution of more 1.6 million ARB tokens will deepen the connection between Arbitrum and Stargate.

Stargate Members Discuss Plans for $2M Worth of Arbitrum Tokens on Community Call

Trader Joe is seeing activity spike on its Arbitrum crypto trading venue.

Crypto Exchange Trader Joe Booms on Arbitrum, Spurring JOE Token Rally

Bugs, server crashes and scammers continue to plague crypto airdrops. Will regulatory pressures be next?

Arbitrum Shows Just How Messy (and Tricky) Crypto Airdrops Can Be

A popular crypto analyst is warning traders to be realistic about the possible future price of the newly launched token for the Ethereum (ETH) scaling solution Arbitrum (ARB). In a new YouTube video, the anonymous host of InvestAnswers pushes back against the “false hopium” internet chatter about the possibility of ARB skyrocketing to $100.

Crypto Analyst Issues Warning on ‘Polygon Killer' Aribtrum, Says ARB Will Never Reach $100

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) traded lower, with the cryptocurrency prices falling below the key $27,800 level on Tuesday. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) also moved lower, but remained above the key $1,700 mark this morning.

Bitcoin Falls Below $27,000; Mina, Arbitrum Among Top Losers

Twitter's reasoning remained unclear at press time.

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