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Arbitrum
#63 ARB

Arbitrum

+6.63%

$0.36249100

$1,798,999,513

Total Market Cap

10,000,000,000 ARB

Circulating Supply

$316,861,710

24h Volume

$1,798,999,513

Total Market Cap

10,000,000,000 ARB

Circulating Supply

$316,861,710

24h Volume

Technical analysis

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Arbitrum can be found on the following exchanges

Logo Exchange Price Pair Spread 24h Volume
Binance logo Binance $0.3601 ARBUSDC $0.00 $4,621,623
Binance.us logo Binance.us $0.3606 ARBUSDT $0.00 $3,680
BingX logo BingX $0.3599 ARB/USDC $0.00 $111,877
Bitfinex logo Bitfinex $0.36114 ARB/USD $0.00 $135,080
BitMart logo BitMart $0.3602 ARB/USDT $0.00 $1,864,213
Bybit logo Bybit $0.36 ARB/USDC $0.00 $1,556,655
Coinbase Advanced logo Coinbase Advanced $0.3602 ARB-USD $0.00 $5,150,362
Crypto.com logo Crypto.com $0.3602 ARB/USD $0.00 $526,339
EXMO logo EXMO $0.3605 ARB/USDC $0.00 $7,665
HitBTC logo HitBTC $0.21 ARB/USDC $0.78 $0
HTX logo HTX $0.36 ARB/USDT $0.00 $7,308,571
Kraken logo Kraken $0.3598 ARB/USD $0.00 $175,730
KuCoin logo KuCoin $0.3601 ARB/USDT $0.00 $4,484,945
OKX logo OKX $0.3613 ARB/USD $0.00 $1,738
Poloniex logo Poloniex $0.3593 USDT_ARB $0.00 $6,266,879
ProBit Global logo ProBit Global $0.36 ARB/USDT $0.00 $5,074,314

Arbitrum (ARB): A Comprehensive Guide to the Leading Layer 2 Solution

What is Arbitrum (ARB)?

Arbitrum (ARB) is the native governance token of the Arbitrum network, which is a Layer 2 (L2) scaling solution designed for Ethereum. Launched by Offchain Labs, Arbitrum aims to solve Ethereum's scalability issues by offering faster transaction speeds and lower fees while maintaining the security and decentralization benefits of the Ethereum mainnet. The ARB token gives holders the ability to participate in the governance of the Arbitrum ecosystem.

How Does Arbitrum (ARB) Work?

Arbitrum operates using a technology called Optimistic Rollups. Here's how the system works:

Optimistic Rollups

Arbitrum bundles multiple transactions together and processes them off-chain, then posts the transaction data and a validity proof to the Ethereum mainnet. This approach significantly improves transaction throughput and reduces gas fees.

ArbOS

The Arbitrum Operating System (ArbOS) manages the execution environment for smart contracts on Arbitrum. It ensures compatibility with Ethereum's EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine), allowing developers to deploy existing Ethereum smart contracts to Arbitrum with minimal modifications.

Fraud Proofs

Arbitrum uses a challenge-response protocol where validators can challenge potentially fraudulent state transitions. If a challenge is successful, the fraudulent transaction is rejected, ensuring the security of the network.

Does Arbitrum (ARB) Offer Staking and Mining?

Staking with ARB

Arbitrum (ARB) itself does not offer traditional Proof of Stake (PoS) staking in the same way as other blockchain networks. However, ARB token holders can participate in the protocol's governance system, which includes voting on proposals and protocol changes. Additionally, there are several decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms within the Arbitrum ecosystem where users can stake ARB tokens to earn yields.

Mining with ARB

Arbitrum does not use Proof of Work (PoW) mining. As a Layer 2 solution built on Ethereum, Arbitrum inherits its security from the underlying Ethereum network. There is no direct mining process for generating ARB tokens.

What is Arbitrum (ARB) Used For?

Governance

The primary utility of ARB tokens is governance. Token holders can vote on Arbitrum Improvement Proposals (AIPs), protocol upgrades, and management of the Arbitrum DAO treasury.

Transaction Fees

While transaction fees on Arbitrum are paid in ETH, the ARB token plays a role in the ecosystem's fee structure and may be used for specific protocol operations.

DeFi Applications

The Arbitrum ecosystem hosts numerous DeFi applications where ARB can be used for trading, providing liquidity, lending, borrowing, and other financial activities.

Protocol Security

ARB token holders collectively help maintain the security and integrity of the Arbitrum network through their governance decisions.

ARB Token Distribution and Launch

Arbitrum (ARB) was launched on March 23, 2023, through an airdrop. The distribution of ARB tokens was structured as follows:

Initial Supply and Allocation

The total supply of ARB is capped at 10 billion tokens, with the following distribution:

  • 11.62% to Offchain Labs investors
  • 17.53% to Offchain Labs team and future employees
  • 1.13% to DAOs in the Arbitrum ecosystem
  • 42.78% to the Arbitrum DAO Treasury
  • 26.94% airdropped to Arbitrum users and developers
User Airdrop

The airdrop distributed approximately 12.75% of the total supply to over 625,000 eligible Arbitrum users and developers. Eligibility was determined based on user activity on the Arbitrum network, including transaction frequency, volume, and duration of engagement with the platform.

Additional Information About Arbitrum (ARB)

Arbitrum has established itself as one of the leading Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solutions, with a robust and growing ecosystem. Here are some additional facts about the platform:

  • Arbitrum One is the main Arbitrum chain, but the team has also launched Arbitrum Nova, designed for gaming and social applications with even lower fees.
  • The network is EVM-compatible, making it easy for Ethereum developers to deploy their applications to Arbitrum.
  • Arbitrum's total value locked (TVL) frequently ranks among the top blockchain networks, demonstrating strong user adoption.
  • Major decentralized exchanges (DEXs), lending platforms, and various other DeFi applications have deployed on Arbitrum to take advantage of its lower fees and faster transactions.

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Latest ARB to USD price calculator

Below are the most popular denominations to convert to USD and back into ARB

ARB US Dollar
0.01ARB 0.00USD
0.1ARB 0.04USD
1ARB 0.36USD
2ARB 0.72USD
3ARB 1.09USD
5ARB 1.81USD
10ARB 3.62USD
25ARB 9.06USD
50ARB 18.12USD
100ARB 36.25USD
250ARB 90.62USD
500ARB 181.25USD
1000ARB 362.49USD
10000ARB 3,624.91USD
50000ARB 18,124.55USD
100000ARB 36,249.10USD
US Dollar ARB
0.01 USD 0.02758689ARB
0.1 USD 0.27586892ARB
1 USD 2.75868918ARB
2 USD 5.51737836ARB
3 USD 8.27606754ARB
5 USD 13.79344591ARB
10 USD 27.58689181ARB
25 USD 68.96722953ARB
50 USD 137.93445906ARB
100 USD 275.86891812ARB
250 USD 689.67229531ARB
500 USD 1,379.34459062ARB
1000 USD 2,758.68918125ARB
10000 USD 27,586.89181249ARB
50000 USD 137,934.45906243ARB
100000 USD 275,868.91812486ARB

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