Arbitrum

Kaito has released December's Top 150 Arbitrum Yappers list, with eligible creators now able to claim their share of the 700,000 ARB bounty. **Key Details:** - Claims are now live on the [Kaito platform](https://yaps.kaito.ai/arbitrum) - Top 150 creators from December are eligible for rewards - This is part of Arbitrum x Kaito Season 2 - Accounts associated with Arbitrum (e.g., employees) are not eligible **Notable Top Yappers Include:** - @Defi_Warhol, @ripeth, @Solofunk, @DeFi_Dad - @CupOJoseph, @OVGNFT, @0xALTF4 - And 143 other creators Eligible creators should visit Kaito to verify their status and claim their ARB tokens.

A leading trading card game (TCG) from Solana has launched on ApeChain, gaining access to Arbitrum's infrastructure. **Key Details:** - The game can now tap into Arbitrum's liquidity pools and established user base - This marks a significant cross-chain expansion for the Solana-native project - ApeChain operates as a layer-2 solution built on Arbitrum technology **Background:** ApeChain joined the Arbitrum ecosystem in early 2024, with Horizen Labs leading growth initiatives focused on gaming projects. The partnership aims to strengthen the Ape community's presence within the broader Ethereum ecosystem. This move demonstrates the growing trend of projects expanding beyond their native chains to reach new audiences and leverage different platform capabilities.

Arbitrum has emerged as a significant settlement layer for stablecoin infrastructure, processing substantial transaction volumes for major platforms. **Key Metrics:** - $7.8B+ stablecoin market cap on network - $74B+ in 30-day transfer volume - 7.75M+ holders The network's liquidity infrastructure supports stablecoin operations for platforms including PayPal and Circle. This shared liquidity pool enables predictable settlement for payment applications. The growth reflects broader trends in stablecoin adoption, with annual transfer volumes reaching tens of trillions globally. Users benefit from faster settlement times, reduced fees, and international accessibility compared to traditional payment systems. [Learn more about Arbitrum's settlement infrastructure](https://rebrand.ly/arbitrumsettlement)

**Session App** is launching quantum-resistant messaging capabilities powered by **Arbitrum**. This development builds on Session's previous work with onchain private messaging that began in March 2024. The integration with Arbitrum's Layer 2 infrastructure aims to provide enhanced security against future quantum computing threats. - Quantum-resistant encryption protects against advanced computational attacks - Built on Arbitrum's scaling solution for improved performance - Continues Session's focus on private, secure communications The upgrade represents a significant step forward in **preparing messaging platforms** for the quantum computing era while maintaining the benefits of blockchain-based communication.

**Major milestones across the Arbitrum ecosystem this week:** - **Binance Alpha** now supports Arbitrum, opening massive distribution for early projects - **Robinhood's GOOGL** becomes first tokenized stock to hit $1M market cap on Arbitrum One - **Vitalik donated 128 ETH** to Session app for decentralized messaging development - **Latin American expansion**: Eldorado enables Tether purchases via 80+ finance apps with USD payments - **ArbitrumDAO revenue** projected at $26.6M for 2025 - **Variational's Omni** shared $3M+ back with traders through refunds and rewards - **Peanut payments** surpassed $300K in QR transactions, showing strong product-market fit

**ArbiVerse Buenos Aires** concluded as Arbitrum's biggest event of the year during Devconnect week. The week kicked off with the **Uniswap Cup** soccer tournament, followed by active participation at **Devcon** where the team connected with builders and shared updates about upcoming showcases. **Wednesday's ArbiVerse** featured: - Builder showcases and workshops - Interactive games and talks - Traditional Argentine asado and live music - Local cultural experiences **Key partners** included ArbitrumDAO, Berry Investing, Eldorado, Alchemy, Fluid, Kleros, Peanut, and OpenZeppelin. The week wrapped with **ArbiPanadas** - a community gathering featuring traditional empanadas and casual networking. The events successfully combined technical content with Argentine culture, creating memorable experiences for the Arbitrum community during one of crypto's biggest conference weeks.

**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.