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 grants will go to projects that were approved as part of the project's first round, but missed out on funding due to budget constraints.

Arbitrum DAO approves $23 million ‘backfund' for projects that missed initial grant

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 30-Dec. 6, with live updates throughout.

Protocol Village: Arbitrum Lands RARI's New NFT-Focused Layer-2 Chain

Ethereum

Decentralized finance (DeFi) platform KyberSwap has been hacked to the tune of tens of millions of dollars worth of virtual currencies, causing its native asset to dip. Data from blockchain tracker Lookonchain reveals that $46.5 million worth of digital assets were stolen from KyberSwap, including $20.78 million worth of Wrapped Ethereum (wETH), $9.

Kyber Network Crystal Dips As KyberSwap DeFi Platform Drained $46,500,000 in Ethereum, Arbitrum and Other Assets

Ethereum Layer 2 Kinto has migrated to the Arbitrum ecosystem after previously launching its testnet using Optimism's OP Stack.

Ethereum Layer 2 Kinto migrates to the Arbitrum ecosystem

Proposed coalition of professional researchers could help "accelerate decision-making" at the Ethereum layer-2 project, but complaints have surfaced over the cost and potential conflicts of interest.

Arbitrum Voters Polarized Over 'Research' Pitch With $2M Price Tag

The Arbitrum DAO is currently voting on a $24 million "backfund" to support projects that missed out on its initial round of grant funding.

Arbitrum DAO voting on $24 million ‘backfund' for projects that missed out on grants

Dogecoin

Solana

Such rewards have been made possible as the platform was the biggest recipient of Arbitrum's arb (ARB) token grant following a community vote in October.

SOL, XRP, DOGE Yields on GMX Jump up to 75% as Arbitrum Incentives Go Live

Arbitrum DAO has approved a governance proposal that will enable holders of ARB tokens to stake their holdings in exchange for a yield.

Arbitrum DAO approves proposal to activate token staking

The Arbitrum DAO is voting on a proposal that would enable ARB token staking, offering a yield financed by the DAO's treasury.

Ongoing vote on Arbitrum token staking is leaning toward majority approval from DAO

Chainlink

A widely followed analyst and trader is laying out what he thinks is in store for a trio of altcoins including Solana (SOL) and Chainlink (LINK).

Here's What's Next for Solana (SOL), Chainlink (LINK) and One Additional Altcoin, According to Crypto Strategist

Orbit is a program for developers to spin up their own layer-3 blockchains atop Arbitrum, which in turn is the largest layer-2 network atop the Ethereum blockchain.

Arbitrum Foundation Says 'Orbit' for Layer-3 Networks Now Ready for Mainnet

The Arbitrum Foundation announced the integration of Celestia, the first modular data availability network, into its Orbit software stack.

Arbitrum to integrate its Orbit stack with Celestia for data availability

Arbitrum's first grant application round has concluded, with 29 projects set to collectively receive 49.6 million ARB tokens ($40 million).

GMX to receive largest share of Arbitrum's $40 million grant, Lido misses out

Arbitrum projects will receive token grants that may help attract new money to the popular blockchain.

Perpetual Trading Protocol GMX Bags Biggest Chunk of $40M Arbitrum Grant

Lido Finance's $4 million ARB grant proposal on Snapshot has become a battleground over the project's purported centralization concerns.

Lido's Arbitrum Proposal Splits Community Over Grant Size, Centralization Concerns

Bitcoin

A closely followed crypto strategist is predicting sustained rallies for layer-2 protocol Arbitrum (ARB) and decentralized derivatives exchange Injective (INJ). Pseudonymous analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 196,600 followers on the social media platform X that Arbitrum could rise by over 23% from current levels before its rally tapers off.

Crypto Analyst Sees Bullish Continuation for Arbitrum and Injective, Calls for Bitcoin To Move Higher

The Arbitrum Foundation has partnered with the Ethereum protocol studio Fracton Ventures to launch Arbitrum Japan.

Arbitrum Foundation partnership seeks to boost Arbitrum's presence in Japan

The Lumerin Hashpower Marketplace creates a novel method for decentralizing Bitcoin's global hashrate and makes mining accessible to retail investors.

You Can Now Trade Bitcoin Mining Hashpower on Arbitrum

Arbitrum announced a $50M incentive program, while Optimism's third airdrop goes live. Is another Layer-2 season incoming?

Week in DeFi: Arbitrum Season Inbound?

Mining marketplace Lumerin was released Tuesday on the Arbitrum network.

Arbitrum Users Can Now Trade Bitcoin Mining Power With Each Other

Arbitrum, a leading layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum, has transferred unclaimed tokens from its airdrop to its treasury.

Arbitrum Foundation Sends $56M of Unclaimed ARB to the DAO Treasury as Airdrop Ends

The Arbitrum Foundation, which oversees the Arbitrum blockchain, has moved 69 million unclaimed (CRYPTO: ARB) tokens to the network's treasury following the conclusion of the claim period. This amount corresponds to 0.69% of the total ARB supply, which stands at 10 billion.

Arbitrum Treasury Now Holds Nearly $3B In ARB Tokens Thanks To Unclaimed Tokens

The Arbitrum Foundation announced that 69 million ($57 million) unclaimed ARB airdrop tokens have been swept into the Arbitrum DAO treasury.

Arbitrum DAO treasury boosted by $57 million in unclaimed airdrop tokens

Users had nearly six months to claim the tokens after an airdrop in March.

Arbitrum Treasury Richer by $59M as Users Miss Claims Deadline

Lumerin's new marketplace will offer a decentralized platform for trading Bitcoin mining hashpower via smart contracts on Arbitrum.

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