Arbitrum chain
Overview
Arbitrum is a suite of layer-2 scaling solutions for Ethereum, comprising Arbitrum One (an optimistic rollup) and Arbitrum Nova (an AnyTrust chain). They enable faster and cheaper transactions by processing them off-chain while inheriting Ethereum's security. Arbitrum is widely used for DeFi, NFTs, and gaming applications.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Arbitrum connects to 415 tracked entities, most strongly to Ether (ETH), Ethereum, USD Coin.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 10 of 415 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
supports_token | Ether (ETH) | 99% |
settles_to | Ethereum | 95% |
deployed_on | USD Coin | 95% |
deployed_on | Tether USD | 95% |
deployed_on | Morpho Blue | 95% |
deployed_on | Renzo | 95% |
deployed_on | Pendle | 95% |
deployed_on | Dai | 95% |
deployed_on | Uniswap V3 | 95% |
deployed_on | Curve DEX | 95% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Arbitrum?
Arbitrum is a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum that uses optimistic rollup technology to increase transaction throughput and reduce fees.
How does Arbitrum differ from other L2 solutions?
Arbitrum One employs optimistic rollups with fraud proofs, while Arbitrum Nova uses the AnyTrust protocol, which assumes a lower trust threshold for reduced fees.
What is the difference between Arbitrum One and Arbitrum Nova?
Arbitrum One is the main rollup for general DeFi and dApps, while Arbitrum Nova is optimized for high-volume, low-value applications like gaming and social platforms.
What is Arbitrum connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, Arbitrum is linked to 415 other tracked entities, most strongly to Ether (ETH), Ethereum, USD Coin.
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