Arbitrum

**DeFi Week** kicks off on the Kaito x Arbitrum leaderboard from November 10-16. Creators can earn from a **700,000 ARB bounty** by posting about Arbitrum DeFi topics including: - Real World Assets (RWAs) - Stablecoins - Perpetuals and derivatives - Lending and borrowing protocols **Key Details:** - All creator sizes welcome, no minimum threshold - Must tag @KaitoAI when posting - Arbitrum-associated accounts excluded from bounty - Part of ongoing Season 2 program This builds on Month 2 of the leaderboard competition that began November 1st. [Learn more about Season 2](https://blog.arbitrum.io/arbitrum-x-kaito-season-2/)

**Real World Assets (RWAs) on Arbitrum hit $1 billion**, marking a significant milestone for the Layer 2 ecosystem. **Key developments this week:** - **Robinhood expanded** with 100+ new tokenized assets, bringing total to 644 assets worth $8.26M on-chain - **Timeboost generated $4.65M** in fees for ArbitrumDAO since April launch - **OstiumLabs reached $25B** in cumulative trading volume - **SecurityOak launched StylusPort**, enabling Solana developers to port apps with full EVM compatibility **New launches and expansions:** - **0xCapx went mainnet** with AI-powered applications - **AlloyX launched Real Yield Token (RYT)** setting new DeFi yield standards - **Peanut payments app** expanded to Argentina and Brazil for instant USD/peso conversions - **Pieverse.io integrated** x402b-driven payments for autonomous AI transactions **Community growth:** Arbitrum hosted builder meetups in Brazil and Jakarta, strengthening global developer connections. AJ Warner presented Arbitrum as a "digital sovereign nation" at NYSE, calling it "a new era for crypto and capital markets." The ecosystem continues expanding across DeFi, AI, and real-world applications.

**Ostium Labs celebrates its first anniversary on Arbitrum** with impressive metrics that showcase rapid growth in the L2 ecosystem. Key achievements in just 12 months: - **Total trading volume**: $22.2B+ - **Total trades executed**: 300K+ - **Active users**: 13.6K+ The milestone demonstrates **strong adoption** of Arbitrum's scaling solution and highlights how quickly projects can gain traction on Layer 2 networks. Ostium's growth reflects the broader **momentum in Arbitrum's ecosystem**, where projects are achieving significant volume and user engagement faster than traditional Layer 1 alternatives.

**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.*

OKX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has expanded its Eco Hub to include the Arbitrum ecosystem. This integration allows users to explore and interact with various projects and applications built on Arbitrum, Ethereum's prominent Layer 2 scaling solution. Key points: - Arbitrum ecosystem now accessible through OKX's Eco Hub - Users can discover and engage with Arbitrum-based projects - Integration aims to enhance user experience and ecosystem visibility To explore the Arbitrum ecosystem on OKX's Eco Hub, visit: https://www.okx.com/web3/discover/ecosystem-hub/ArbitrumOne Dive into the world of Arbitrum and discover new opportunities in the expanding Layer 2 landscape.