Arbitrum passes on a DAO and will drop its ARB token

Arbitrum, a layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, has announced that it will be transitioning to a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) model and airdropping a new token called ARB to users of its network.

According to a recent announcement by the Arbitrum Foundation, the transition to a DAO model will allow for community-driven governance of the network, enabling users to have a say in the development and direction of the project. The ARB token will also play a key role in the governance of the network, allowing holders to vote on proposals and decisions related to the network’s development.

The airdrop of the ARB token is set to take place on April 30th, 2023, and will be distributed to users who have used the Arbitrum network in the past. The amount of ARB that each user will receive will be proportional to their usage of the network, with a cap of 10,000 ARB per user.

We are excited about the official launch of DAO governance and to see Arbitrum One become the first EVM deployment to move to stage 1 of decentralization, a great milestone for both Arbitrum and Ethereum,” commented Steven Goldfeder, the head of Offchain Labs, the startup behind the popular layer2.

The move to a DAO model and the airdrop of the ARB token are significant developments for the Arbitrum network, which has quickly become one of the most popular layer 2 scaling solutions for Ethereum. The network has been praised for its fast and low-cost transactions, which have made it an attractive option for developers and users alike.

The move to a DAO model is also in line with the broader trend towards decentralized governance in the blockchain industry. Many projects are moving away from centralized control and towards community-driven decision making, which is seen as a more democratic and transparent way of governing blockchain networks.

The ARB token will play a key role in the governance of the Arbitrum network, allowing holders to vote on proposals and decisions related to the network’s development. The token will also have utility within the network, serving as a means of payment for transaction fees and other services.