
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.
Read into how @thirdweb are making it easy for builders to ship apps with Rust smart contracts on Arbitrum via Stylus For builders looking to ship with Rust, enjoy one free month of Thirdweb's Growth Plan using the code STYLUS-GROWTH blog.arbitrum.io/how-thirdweb-uโฆ
Robinhood Launches 400+ Stock Tokens on Arbitrum for EU Users
**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.
๐ง DRIP Epoch 4 Launches
**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)
๐ฎ๐ฉ Jakarta Meetup

**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 Launches One-Click Cross-Chain Transfers to Arbitrum
**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.