Arbitrum is a leading Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, designed to significantly reduce gas fees and increase transaction throughput while maintaining compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Built on optimistic rollup technology, Arbitrum bundles large volumes of transactions offchain and posts succinct proofs back to Ethereum, enabling faster and cheaper interactions without compromising on decentralization or security. Developers can deploy smart contracts on Arbitrum with minimal changes, making it an attractive platform for DeFi apps, NFT marketplaces, and other Web3 projects seeking scalability. As one of the most widely adopted Ethereum L2s, Arbitrum boasts a robust ecosystem of dApps, bridges, and liquidity protocols. Its native token, ARB, plays a key role in governance through the Arbitrum DAO, empowering the community to influence protocol upgrades and treasury management. Whether you're a builder or user, Arbitrum provides a high-performance, low-cost environment to interact with Ethereum-based assets and applications—without the congestion or fees of mainnet.