Arbitrum

**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.

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.*