Arbitrum

    What is Arbitrum?

    Arbitrum is a Layer 2 scaling solution that enhances Ethereum’s smart contract capabilities by improving transaction speed and scalability while reducing costs. It allows developers to run Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) contracts and transactions on a second layer while maintaining Ethereum’s security benefits.

    The Arbitrum ecosystem continues to grow with various decentralized applications (dApps) and new initiatives. Users can access Arbitrum by purchasing ARB tokens on Binance or bridging assets using Rhino Bridge.

    Arbitrum Campaign Details

    Arbitrum has also allocated a total of 1.162 Billion ARB for airdrops. As predicted in our speculative airdrop section, they’ve concluded the first round of airdrop to various users. There will also be future airdrops to users who continue to interact with the Arbitrum ecosystem, such as interacting with dApps like Vela Exchange and GMX.

    Arbitrum has introduced DRIP (DeFi Renaissance Incentive Program), a major DeFi initiative that rewards real DeFi actions on Arbitrum through leverage looping strategies.

    Arbitrum and Kaito have launched Season 2 of their creator grants program, offering 700K ARB to top-performing creators on the Arbitrum Mindshare Leaderboard. The program runs from October through December 2025 with expanded eligibility and increased rewards.

    Latest Update: Arbitrum x Kaito Season 2 Grant Program Launch

    How to Participate

    1. Visit the official Kaito website
    2. Sign in to your account
    3. Connect to Kaito Yaps using your X (Twitter) account
    4. Ensure you sign in at the beginning of each day to track your tweets properly

    Your X account activity will determine your position on the Arbitrum Mindshare Leaderboard throughout the three-month program period.

    Key Changes from Season 1

    • Grant pool increased to 700K ARB (up from previous season)
    • Expanded distribution to Top 150 creators (increased from 100 spots)
    • Three-month distribution period with monthly payouts

    Distribution Structure

    The 700,000 ARB will be distributed across three tiers:

    Top 10 Creators:

    • 1st place: 32,000 ARB total
    • 2nd place: 29,800 ARB total
    • 3rd place: 27,600 ARB total
    • Decreasing amounts for positions 4-10

    Next 40 Creators (11th-50th):

    • Mid-tier grant amounts based on leaderboard position

    Remaining 100 Creators (51st-150th):

    • Base-tier grant amounts for broader community recognition

    Monthly Distribution Timeline

    Grants will be distributed in three equal tranches based on current leaderboard standings:

    1. October 7-31, 2025: 233,333 ARB distributed
    2. November 1-30, 2025: 233,333 ARB distributed
    3. December 1-31, 2025: 233,334 ARB distributed

    Each monthly distribution goes to creators leading the leaderboard at that time. For example, the October 1st place finisher receives 10,666 ARB in that month’s distribution.

    Arbitrum Launches DRIP – DeFi Renaissance Incentive Program

    Season One Timeline & Budget

    • Start Date: September 3, 2025
    • End Date: January 20, 2026
    • Duration: 20 weeks (10 two-week epochs)
    • Budget: Up to 24 million ARB tokens
    • Website: arbitrumdrip.com

    Program Focus

    Season One targets leverage looping on Arbitrum One. Users earn ARB by borrowing against eligible yield-bearing ETH and stable assets on participating lending platforms. The program follows a performance-based, protocol-agnostic approach that rewards borrow demand across multiple lending markets.

    How to Participate

    1. Bridge Assets to Arbitrum: Move eligible assets to Arbitrum One. You can bridge assets using Rhino.fi bridge.
    2. Select a Market: Visit arbitrumdrip.com to view live opportunities across participating lending protocols and assets.
    3. Execute Strategy:
      • Deposit whitelisted yield-bearing ETH or stable assets as collateral
      • Borrow ETH (WETH) or USDC against your collateral
      • Swap borrowed assets for more collateral
      • Repeat the loop to maximize rewards
    4. Claim Rewards: ARB rewards are distributed every two weeks via Merkl based on time-weighted borrow balance. Rewards remain claimable for 3 months after Season One ends.

    Important Considerations

    • No signup required – any wallet can participate
    • Monitor LTV and health factor limits to avoid liquidation
    • Market performance affects future epoch allocations
    • Use Entropy Advisors’ DRIP dashboards to track performance
    • DRIP rewards don’t cover potential losses from liquidation

    You can purchase ETH or USDC directly from Binance before bridging to participate in the program.

    Arbitrum Yappers Season 1 Claims Now Live (Ended)

    Arbitrum Yappers has launched their first claim period for month 1 (May-June) with significant expansion to the program.

    Claim Details

    • Period: Month 1 (May-June 2024)
    • Status: Claims are now LIVE
    • Expanded Pool: 514K ARB tokens
    • New Inclusion: Top 100 Yappers now eligible

    How to Claim Your ARB

    1. Visit the Kaito claims page
    2. Check your eligibility status for the May-June period
    3. Complete the claim process if eligible
    4. Verify your transaction completion

    Program Expansion

    The grants pool has been significantly expanded from the original allocation to 514K ARB tokens. This expansion now includes rewards for the Top 100 Yappers, providing additional earning opportunities for active community members.

    Arbitrum Season 1 Yapper Challenge (Ended)

    How to Participate

    1. Visit the Yapper platform
    2. Sign in to your Kaito account
    3. Connect your X (Twitter) account
    4. Start creating content about Arbitrum topics

    Challenge Objective

    The primary goal is to tweet your way into the Top 50 of the Arbitrum leaderboard. Participants need to consistently create Arbitrum-related content to maintain their ranking position.

    Timeline and Rewards

    The campaign runs for three months with monthly ARB grant distributions:

    Monthly Grant Schedule:

    • May 27th – June 30th: 126,000 ARB
    • July 1st – 31st: 111,000 ARB
    • August 1st – 31st: 111,000 ARB
    • Non-English Content: 50,000 ARB (additional allocation)

    How to Participate in the Arbitrum AI Atlas Campaign (Ended)

    1. Visit the Layer3 platform
    2. Connect your wallet to Layer3
    3. Complete the available tasks exploring AI projects
    4. Track your progress on the campaign dashboard
    5. Maintain activity on Arbitrum through other dApps to maximize potential rewards

    Campaign Requirements

    • Complete tasks related to AI projects on Arbitrum
    • Interact with specified protocols and applications
    • Learn about various AI implementations in the ecosystem

    Arbzukiswap Free NFT Mint Announcement (Ended)

    Arbzukiswap has launched a free NFT mint opportunity with a rapidly approaching deadline.

    Key Details

    • Collection: Arbzukiswap NFT Collection
    • Cost: Free mint
    • Deadline: March 11th, 2025, 22:30 UTC

    How to Participate

    1. Visit the Arbzukiswap NFT Collection page
    2. Connect your wallet to the Arbitrum network
    3. Mint your free NFT before the deadline expires

    Previous Airdrop Details (Historical Reference)

    For reference, the first ARB airdrop distributed 1.162 Billion ARB tokens. The qualification criteria included:

    • Bridged funds into Arbitrum One
    • Conducted transactions during two distinct months
    • Completed more than 4 transactions or interacted with more than 4 different smart contracts
    • Completed transactions exceeding $10,000 in value
    • Deposited more than $50,000 of liquidity into Arbitrum
    • Bridged funds into Arbitrum Nova
    • Completed more than three transactions on Arbitrum Nova

    The snapshot was taken on February 6th, 2023 at block height #58642080. Unclaimed tokens were sent to the DAO treasury.

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    Estimated Value

    n/a

    Tokens per Claim

    n/a

    Max. Participants

    Unlimited

    Show all expired airdrops
    Previous Airdrops:
    Arbitrum Airdrop October 2021
    • Total value: n/a

    Arbitrum doesn’t have a token yet and could potentially have one in the future. There’s a chance that they may do an airdrop to users who’ve used their bridge.

    Step-by-Step Guide:
    1. Visit the Arbitrum bridge page.
    2. Connect your ETH wallet.
    3. Now enter the amount you want to transfer from Layer 1 to Layer 2.
    4. Now approve the transaction.
    5. Also try to make transactions on dApps supported by Arbitrum, like GMX and Vela Exchange.
    6. You can also combine the Across speculative airdrop or Orbiter Finance speculative airdrop with Arbitrum speculative airdrop by bridging assets from Layer 1 to Arbitrum Layer 2 or vice versa using Across or Orbiter Finance.
    7. There is a rumor that users who’ve used their bridge functionality will get an airdrop if they introduce their own token.
    8. Users who complete the guild tasks and Arbitrum Adventure tasks are also likely eligible for the Arbitrum airdrop.
    9. Please note that there is no guarantee that they will do an airdrop and that they will launch their own token. It’s only speculation.

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