
In 2023, the Arbitrum community achieved several milestones, including launching the Arbitrum airdrop, establishing the Arbitrum Foundation and ArbitrumDAO, and surpassing Ethereum Mainnet in 24-hour transaction volume. Orbit, a tool for building customized chains, is now mainnet ready with 15+ announced chains. The ArbitrumDAO is considering new developments, such as Arbitrum Stylus for coding in Rust, C, and C++, and BOLD for permissionless validation. The community is global, with active contributors from around the world. The Arbitrum Portal and Ambassadors program were updated to enhance user experience and share achievements. Looking forward to more success in 2024!
Happy 2024! 馃挋馃А It's been an amazing year building Arbitrum, together!
Battleship Goes Onchain with Zero-Knowledge Proofs
**WakeupLabs** has successfully built a **Noir verifier in Rust** on Arbitrum, enabling fully onchain Battleship gameplay powered by zero-knowledge technology. Key developments: - ZK-powered game mechanics ensure **private gameplay** while maintaining transparency - Built using **Stylus framework** supporting Rust and C programming languages - Deployed on **Arbitrum** for efficient scaling This represents a significant step forward in **ZK gaming applications**, demonstrating how zero-knowledge proofs can enable complex game logic while preserving player privacy. Developers can now explore building similar ZK-powered applications using the Stylus framework on Arbitrum's infrastructure.
FairBlock Launches Private Stablecoin Rails on Arbitrum

**FairBlock introduces confidential payment infrastructure** on Arbitrum using Rust smart contracts through Stylus. The platform enables: - **Private stablecoin transactions** with enhanced privacy - **Confidential auctions** for DeFi applications - **New DeFi primitives** built with Rust performance FairBlock leverages Arbitrum's Stylus technology to deliver these privacy-focused financial tools, marking a significant step toward confidential DeFi operations on Ethereum's leading L2 solution. [Read the full technical details](https://blog.arbitrum.io/how-fairblock-is-unlocking-confidential-payments-and-auctions-on-arbitrum/)
Stylus Physical Redemptions and Mint Deadline

**Stylus** offers a unique opportunity for collectors of **Infinite Rainbows** by @JimenaBuenaVida: - Physical redemptions begin Monday, Oct 7 at 12:00pm ET - Mint deadline: Sunday, Oct 6 at 12:00pm ET - Exclusive minting available at http://mintstylus.xyz Don't miss this chance to participate in both digital and physical art collection. Mark your calendars and prepare for this limited-time event. *Visit the official website for more details and to participate in the mint.*
Arbitrum Welcomes MagicEden and Ubisoft's New Game
Arbitrum is expanding its ecosystem with the addition of MagicEden and a new game from Ubisoft. Key points: - MagicEden, a prominent NFT marketplace, is joining the Arbitrum network - Ubisoft is launching a new game called 'Captain LaserHawk: The G.A.M.E' on Arbitrum - The game, developed by EdenOnline, will feature an upcoming mint For more information about the game and mint process, visit: https://edenonline.ubisoft.com/ **Stay tuned** for further updates on this exciting collaboration between Arbitrum, MagicEden, and Ubisoft.
Arbitrum Autumn Achievements

Arbitrum's autumn season is marked by significant milestones: - **1 billion transactions** on Arbitrum One - **1 million** Infinite Rainbows Stylus NFTs minted - First Layer 2 solution on Uniswap to reach **200 billion in swap volume** These achievements highlight Arbitrum's growing adoption and utility in the blockchain ecosystem. The platform continues to demonstrate its scalability and efficiency as a leading Ethereum Layer 2 solution. *What's next for Arbitrum?* Stay tuned for future developments and potential new records.