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. 

The top rival of the Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 scaling solution Polygon (MATIC) is announcing that it will be transitioning to decentralized governance as well as airdropping a significant amount of its new native asset, ARB.

Top Polygon (MATIC) Rival Arbitrum Officially Announces DAO Governance and ARB Token Drop

The Arbitrum Foundation, which is the major player in Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) Layer 2 scaling landscape, announced the launch of a new token called ARB (CRYPTO: ARB). This token will be distributed to community members via an airdrop on March 23, marking the official transition of Arbitrum into a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO).

Say Goodbye To High Fees And Slow Transactions With ARB Token's Decentralized Power

The Arbitrum Discord channel is rife with activity with thousands of messages since the announcement today

ARB Token Trending on Twitter After Arbitrum's Airdrop Announcement

Google searches for Arbitrum, the largest layer 2 scaling solution on Ethereum, have soared in the past 24-hours after the long-awaited airdrop was announced.

Google Searches for Arbitrum Soar Amid Airdrop Announcement

The governance token will be handed out to those who have interacted with the network — and some DAOs, too.

Arbitrum's long-awaited airdrop to go live next week, with self-executing DAO

Ethereum

Arbitrum today announced the launch of its native ARB governance token, forming a DAO to steer the technology to the community's ends.

Ethereum Layer-2 Solution Arbitrum Announces Token Airdrop, Opens Tech Stack to Devs

The long-awaited ARB token will grant holders the ability to vote on changes to the leading Ethereum Layer 2 network.

Arbitrum to Airdrop New Token and Transition to DAO

“You can never scale the way we're planning to scale if you're just" automatic market maker-driven, co-founder Darius Tabatabai said.

Crypto Trading Protocol Vertex Eyes Institutional Traders on Arbitrum

Pendle lets traders separate the yield from assets like staked ether, providing further customization for them.

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