Arbitrum

Rayls Labs, a recent addition to the Arbitrum ecosystem, has achieved significant recognition in Brazil's financial sector. Their privacy-focused banking chain has been identified as the leading solution in Phase 1 of the Central Bank's DREX pilot program. Key points: - Rayls Labs joined Arbitrum in January 2025 - Focuses on financial institution onboarding - Serves as a liquidity hub connecting traditional finance to DeFi - Enables access to Real World Assets (RWAs) This development marks a notable step forward in bridging traditional banking with blockchain technology in Latin America.

Arbitrum introduces Chain Reaction, a new initiative showcasing key applications driving ecosystem growth. Four major perpetual trading platforms - **GMX, Rho, Ostium Labs, and Gains Network** - have collectively generated 60% of Arbitrum's perpetual trading volume last month. The network has achieved **$800 billion in cumulative trading volume**, with GMX alone processing over $250B from nearly 700,000 users. GMX's recent platform improvements include: - GMX Express - TWAP Orders - Stop Market Orders - Depth Charts The initiative will explore each platform's features and growth metrics in upcoming weeks. [View stats on DefiLlama](https://defillama.com/perps/chain/arbitrum)

Arbitrum's Timeboost feature has demonstrated significant traction since its launch on Arbitrum One: - Accumulated $1.15M in total fees over 6-week period - Shows promising signs as sustainability driver for Arbitrum ecosystem - Started with Express Lane Auction functionality For detailed analytics and metrics, view the [Entropy Advisors dashboard](https://dune.com/entropy_advisors/arbitrum-timeboost).

The Arbitrum Foundation announces Trailblazer 2.0, a $1M funding program supporting DeFi agents built with **Vibekit**, a new Arbitrum-native framework developed by EmberAGI. Key Features: - Up to $10k per submission - Supports DeFi agents, templates, and add-ons - Integrates with GMX, Pendle, Aave, and CamelotDEX - Tools from Playgrounds, Eliza, Hyperbolic Labs supported Priority areas include: - Complex DeFi strategy templates - Backtesting suite development - Frontend components - Farcaster Mini Apps [Submit contributions](https://github.com/EmberAGI/arbitrum-vibekit/blob/main/CONTRIBUTIONS.md) or check the [bounty board](https://github.com/orgs/EmberAGI/projects/13) for opportunities.

**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 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'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.

The Arbitrum Builders Bounty Challenge is now live, offering developers an opportunity to showcase their skills and win a share of a $10,000 grant. Key points: - Challenge focuses on building decentralized applications (dApps) - Total prize pool: $10,000 - Open for participation now Interested developers can join the challenge and submit their dApps for consideration. This event provides a platform for innovators to demonstrate their creativity and technical prowess in the Arbitrum ecosystem. For more details and to participate, visit: https://earn.stackup.dev/campaigns/arbitrum-builders-bounty-challenge/quests/bounty-showcase-your-dapp-926d Don't miss this chance to build, learn, and potentially earn!

The Arbitrum Portal has undergone another significant update, focusing on enhancing the Orbit ecosystem experience. Key improvements include: - Introduction of Orbit modules - Statistical insights into the Orbit ecosystem - Enhanced discoverability for Orbit chains These upgrades aim to provide users with a more comprehensive and user-friendly interface for interacting with the Orbit ecosystem. To explore the new features and improvements, visit: https://portal.arbitrum.io/orbit/ecosystem *Note: This update represents Arbitrum's ongoing commitment to refining and expanding its ecosystem offerings.*

Arbitrum Arcade participants have been granted early access to Bungee Exchange's new protocol. This opportunity allows select users to explore and test the platform's features before its wider release. Key points: - Early access is exclusive to Arbitrum Arcade participants - Bungee Exchange is launching a new protocol - Participants can experience the platform's features firsthand **Note**: This early access phase is crucial for gathering user feedback and identifying potential improvements before the full launch. *Interested participants should check their eligibility and access details through official Arbitrum Arcade channels.*