Arbitrum ARB
Ethereum scaling and governance.
Arbitrum provides networks that extend Ethereum. ARB is a governance token, separate from ETH used for fees on Arbitrum One.
What is Arbitrum?
Arbitrum One processes application transactions on an Ethereum-connected network. ARB lets holders participate in ArbitrumDAO decisions, including protocol upgrades and treasury use. ARB is not the gas token used to pay transaction fees on Arbitrum One.
Moving assets between networks introduces bridge and destination risks. A token balance on one chain is not automatically available on another.
Why people pay attention
Ethereum applications
Arbitrum One supports smart-contract applications.
Governance
ARB represents voting power in DAO decisions.
Separate fee token
Arbitrum One uses ETH for transaction gas.
Origins & development
Arbitrum introduced its DAO governance token in March 2023. This token milestone is separate from the earlier development and operation of Arbitrum networks.
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