Arbitrum Stylus Launch at Korea Blockchain Week 2024

**Thirdweb** is streamlining Rust smart contract deployment on **Arbitrum** through their Stylus integration. Key developments: - Builders can now easily ship apps using **Rust smart contracts** on Arbitrum - Thirdweb offers **one free month** of their Growth Plan with code STYLUS-GROWTH - Part of Arbitrum's broader **Stylus Sprint** program supporting Rust development The integration addresses a growing need as more developers seek alternatives to Solidity. Rust offers **memory safety** and **performance benefits** for smart contract development. Other Stylus Sprint participants include: - **RedStone** building cheaper, more secure oracles - **Arc, Playgrounds, and EmberAGI** enabling AI integration - **Trail of Bits** developing auditing tools This move positions Arbitrum as a **Rust-friendly** L2 solution, potentially attracting developers from traditional software backgrounds to Web3. [Learn more about Thirdweb's Stylus integration](https://blog.arbitrum.io/how-thirdweb-uses-arbitrum-stylus-to-power-the-next-wave-of-onchain-apps/)

**Robinhood has officially launched 400+ tokenized stocks** on Arbitrum One for European Union users through their mobile app. **Key developments:** - EU customers can now trade US stocks and ETFs as blockchain tokens - Trading experience remains identical to traditional US app interface - **Built on Arbitrum's Layer 2 infrastructure** for faster, cheaper transactions - Represents major step toward **DeFi and TradFi convergence** This launch follows Robinhood's June announcement of their partnership with Arbitrum, which will eventually include a dedicated Robinhood Layer 2 blockchain using Orbit stack. **The integration allows Robinhood to:** - Expand internationally using crypto rails - Onboard millions of new users to blockchain technology - Offer traditional finance products with crypto infrastructure benefits This marks a **significant milestone** in bringing mainstream financial services onto blockchain networks, making crypto adoption more accessible to traditional investors.

**DRIP Epoch 4** is now live on Arbitrum, marking another phase in the DeFi Renaissance. **Key highlights:** - Stablecoin growth surged **$700M+** on Arbitrum last month - Multiple lending protocols participating: Aave, Morpho Labs, Euler Finance, Fluid, Silo Finance, and Dolomite - Users can deposit, borrow, and loop strategies The program continues to drive DeFi activity on Arbitrum's Layer 2 network. [Visit DRIP platform](http://arbitrumdrip.com)

**Arbitrum community meetup** scheduled for October 24th in Jakarta, Indonesia. - Connect with local founders, developers and community members - Food and drinks provided - Co-hosted with @blockdev_id and @PintuID - Open to all participants This follows recent builder meetups in NYC, showing Arbitrum's expanding global community presence. [Register here](https://luma.com/arbimix-jakarta)

**StableFlow Everywhere** now enables seamless stablecoin transfers from any blockchain directly to Arbitrum with a single click. The new feature eliminates the complexity of multi-step cross-chain transactions that typically require: - Multiple wallet approvals - Bridge interfaces - Gas fee calculations across networks Users can now move stablecoins from Ethereum, Polygon, BSC, and other major chains straight to Arbitrum's Layer 2 ecosystem. **Key benefits:** - Simplified user experience - Reduced transaction steps - Direct access to Arbitrum's DeFi protocols This development strengthens Arbitrum's position as a central hub for DeFi activity, making it easier for users to access lower fees and faster transactions on the Layer 2 network.