Arbitrum

**MoonPay's Open Wallet Standard (OWS) is now live on Arbitrum**, enabling developers to build AI agents with secure payment capabilities. **Key features:** - AI agents can securely store keys and manage wallets - Cross-chain transaction signing from a single wallet - Over 15 contributors working on scaling agentic payments onchain This integration follows Arbitrum's recent addition of WalletConnect Pay support, which allows merchants to accept crypto payments with lower costs and real-time settlement. The expansion of OWS to Arbitrum represents another step in making blockchain infrastructure more accessible for AI-powered applications and autonomous agents.

**Sail.Money**, an AI agent platform, has crossed **$600 million in autonomous trading volume** on Arbitrum, with the project now targeting $1 billion. The milestone highlights how AI agents are leveraging Arbitrum's infrastructure, which provides: - Deep liquidity pools for efficient trading - Low-cost transaction execution - Reliable network infrastructure This represents significant growth from just weeks ago when the platform was approaching $100M in volume. The achievement demonstrates the increasing adoption of autonomous AI trading systems on Layer 2 networks.

Arbitrum is accepting applications for its 8-week Mentorship Program until **April 7th**, targeting early-stage teams building onchain markets. **Program Details:** - Starts April 13th - 15 selected teams receive structured support - Mentorship from Robinhood Chain, Variational, Dai, Pendle, and other ecosystem leaders - Focus areas: product strategy, go-to-market, liquidity design, distribution, and fundraising **Rewards:** - Up to $100K in non-dilutive awards at Demo Day - Direct access to top crypto VCs including Pantera Capital, Electric Capital, and Lightspeed The program specifically supports teams building financial products on Robinhood Chain and the Arbitrum platform.

Arbitrum has published a comprehensive guide examining the key tradeoffs enterprises face when choosing between Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchain architectures. The analysis covers critical decision factors: - **Cost structures** - Operating expenses for L1 versus L2 infrastructure - **Revenue models** - Potential income generation from each architecture - **Customization options** - Flexibility and control differences between approaches - **Security and finality** - Transaction confirmation guarantees and security models - **Operational complexity** - Technical requirements and maintenance considerations - **Liquidity and distribution** - Access to users and capital across networks The guide aims to help enterprises make informed architectural choices based on their specific needs and priorities rather than following trends. [Read the full analysis](https://blog.arbitrum.io/l1-vs-l2-choosing-the-right-chain-architecture-for-your-enterprise/)

**ArbiLink is hosting a networking event in Cannes during ETHCC on April 1st.** The gathering brings together founders and investors from the Arbitrum ecosystem for discussions on AI and infrastructure. Attendees can connect over drinks and canapés. - Open to all participants - Focus on AI and infrastructure topics - Networking opportunity for Arbitrum community members [Register for the event](https://luma.com/arbilink-ethcc2026)

Arbitrum has integrated Euclid Protocol, enabling applications to access global, cross-chain liquidity directly on the platform. **Key features:** - Apps can tap into liquidity across multiple chains without using bridges - Euclid Protocol provides unified access to cross-chain markets - This follows Euclid's recent integration with 0G Labs' decentralized AI infrastructure The integration aims to simplify launching and scaling onchain markets by removing traditional cross-chain friction points.

**Arbitrum has officially joined Mastercard's Crypto Partner Program**, connecting its Layer 2 infrastructure with established global payment networks. **Key Details:** - Partnership aims to integrate Arbitrum's blockchain rails with Mastercard's payment systems - Part of a broader initiative involving 100+ payments and crypto companies - Focus on scaling onchain payment infrastructure for everyday finance - Goal is to bring global payments onchain through trusted network connections The collaboration represents a step toward mainstream adoption of digital assets in commerce and payments, leveraging Arbitrum's Ethereum Layer 2 technology alongside traditional payment infrastructure.

EdgeX has launched **EDGE Chain** on the Arbitrum Platform, introducing an all-in-one mobile trading application for crypto perpetuals, stocks, commodities, and prediction markets. **Key features:** - Predictable, low-latency execution for high-performance trading - Deep, shared liquidity across the Arbitrum ecosystem - Customizable execution environments that scale with business needs The platform addresses core requirements for sophisticated financial products to operate efficiently onchain. EdgeX selected Arbitrum for its technical infrastructure that supports complex trading operations. Read the full announcement: [EdgeX Announces EDGE Chain on Arbitrum](https://blog.arbitrum.io/edgex-announces-edge-chain-on-arbitrum/)

The Arbitrum Foundation has published its 2025 transparency report, detailing how the platform became a preferred choice for institutional deployment as traditional finance moved onchain. **Key highlights:** - Report documents Foundation's support for institutional momentum - Outlines approach to scaling the ecosystem responsibly - Continues Foundation's commitment to operational transparency The full report provides insights into how the Foundation's work shaped Arbitrum's development during a period of increased institutional interest in onchain finance. [Read the complete transparency report](https://docs.arbitrum.foundation/assets/files/ArbitrumFoundationTransparencyReport2025-3ac117dd3203dbe7bca401cf951f0c14.pdf?ref=blog.arbitrum.foundation)

**Governance participation is trending upward.** In 2025, 73 proposals were voted on as the DAO implemented reforms to improve operational clarity, speed, and execution. **Revenue diversification achieved.** The organization expanded from two revenue sources to four, each operating at over 90% gross margins. **Foundation-backed reforms delivered results.** Changes focused on addressing inactive delegation, diffuse execution responsibility, and limited accountability that emerged during 2025's governance maturation. The DAO prioritized impact as the foundation for sustainable decentralization moving forward.