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Arbitrum Arbitrum

Arbitrum is a groundbreaking Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, developed by Offchain Labs. Launched in 2021, it has rapidly become the leading Layer 2 network with over $9 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL) as of 2024.

Overview

Arbitrum uses Optimistic Rollups technology to achieve high throughput and low costs while inheriting Ethereum's security. Transactions are bundled and processed off-chain, then validated on Ethereum mainnet, resulting in significantly reduced fees and faster processing times.

  • Founded by Ed Felten, Steven Goldfeder, and Harry Kalodner
  • Backed by major institutions including Coinbase Ventures, Pantera Capital, and Lightspeed
  • Supported by a thriving ecosystem of 300+ protocols and applications
  • Largest Ethereum L2 by TVL
  • Over 2 million active users
  • Home to major DeFi protocols like GMX, Camelot, and Uniswap
  • Native token $ARB widely distributed through airdrop

Key Advantages

  • Cost Efficiency: Transactions cost ~10x less than Ethereum mainnet
  • Speed: 2-second block times with near-instant finality
  • Security: Inherits Ethereum's robust security model
  • EVM Compatibility: Seamless deployment of Ethereum applications
  • Ecosystem: Rich DeFi ecosystem with major protocols and deep liquidity

Trading Features

XCaller AI

Automated trading via XCaller AI is currently only available on Solana.

Supported DEXes

Current

Getting Started

XSHOT automatically creates an Arbitrum wallet for you.

Setup Guide

  1. Select "ARBITRUM" in the bot interface
  2. Use the displayed deposit address
  3. Wait for confirmations (recommended: 2-3 blocks)

Gas Requirements

Keep sufficient ETH in your wallet for gas fees on Arbitrum. While fees are significantly lower than Ethereum mainnet, you still need ETH for transactions.

Network Specifications

Metric Value Notes
Block Time ~2 seconds Fast finality
Transaction Fee $0.1-0.5 Low cost trading
Finality ~12 seconds Quick confirmations
Gas Token ETH Required for all transactions
Token Standard ERC20 Full EVM compatibility

Performance Features

  • Smart gas price estimation
  • Transaction priority settings
  • Custom gas limits
  • L2 optimized fees
  • Anti-sandwich protection
  • Front-running mitigation
  • Slippage optimization

Support for bridging from and to ETH.

See Bridging Guide

Safety Features

Pro Tips

  • Arbitrum offers significantly lower fees than Ethereum mainnet
  • Use limit orders for better price execution
  • Monitor Arbiscan for network status

Important Notes

  • Always keep ETH for gas fees
  • Verify contract addresses on Arbiscan
  • Check token approval limits