• There is a lot of concern associated with the upcoming first token unlock ($2.19B) for investors, contributors and the core team. The unlock is equivalent to 87.2% of the current circulating supply. Links: https://twitter.com/esatoshiclub/status/1767188980234158580 ; https://twitter.com/poopmandefi/status/1764217914729902553

• On March 12, the token of the StarHeroes web3 gaming project is launched on the Arbitrum network https://twitter.com/StarHeroes_game/status/1767299608747577621; https://twitter.com/StarHeroes_game/status/1767492287066468783

• Ethena is generating a lot of interest from DeFi users and a launch on Arbitrum is possible in the near future. the team plans to gain exposure to other chains and L2 Link: https://x.com/MacroMate8/status/1766498243993653625?s=20

• In the context of the ongoing voting and discussion regarding subjects such as elections for the Arbitrum Research and Development Collective and Tornado Cash developers legal defence support, it is important to measure the funds spending rate and amount. Links: https://snapshot.org/#/arbitrumfoundation.eth/proposal/0x05e8fa22813e74fd6e5f3360fda4bb6388d0f85d4e6aef834acbb48451307b01 ;
https://snapshot.org/#/arbitrumfoundation.eth/proposal/0x3d41ffb43e44e83d004505e362e70f703aed0e740322e8ebfbb390d54724ca91 ; ; https://x.com/laurashin/status/1766165920978767964?s=20

• The AIP: ArbOS Version 20 “Atlas” which proposes several improvements to Arbitrum, including the capability to support Dencun (EIP-4844) involves reducing the surplus fee and the minimum base fee. The temperature check of possible fee mechanism configuration that may be necessary due to the Dencun upgrade will affect the Arbitrum DAO's revenue in an unfavorable way. On the other hand, lower fees could potentially lead to more transactions and more activity on the chain. Link: https://snapshot.org/#/arbitrumfoundation.eth/proposal/0x13bcccfeeb736c732bdd08032841d6a07614d17dcee2d29a435e7b0114361a0a

Top protocols on Arbitrum by sector.

DEXs:

• Uniswap - the most popular DEX in DeFi,
• Balancer v2 - this verios on protocol has introduced an AMM model in which pools are separated from the token vault. It enhances potential AMM logic improvements, gas efficiency etc.,
• Camelot - it's the Arbitrum native dex and launchpad,
• Curve v2 - one of the most popolar dexes with higly liquid pools. It is commonly used for stablecoin swaps,
• SpartaDEX - the first gamified dex and launchpad on Arbitrum. It became famous for organizing interesting IDOs.

Lending protocols:

• Aave v3 - top lending protocol in DeFi,
• Radiant - an omnichain protocols (enabling earning interest and borrowing cross-chain).

Derivatives protocols:

• GMX - the most popular decentralized perpetual exchange on Arbitrum,
• Hyperliquid - offers a wide range of assets for trading,
• Vertex Protocol - the team has recently launched the VRTX token, there is a sizable trading volume on the dex and the incentive program is still ongoing,
• Vela Exchange - is identified with fast execution, low fees and great customer service. It provides the incentives program too.