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news-imageAugust 7, 2024

Gitcoin Grants 21 launches with Arbitrum and Celo ecosystem rounds

Gitcoin has announced that the twenty-first edition of its grants program, Gitcoin Grants 21, is officially live and will feature ecosystem rounds for Arbitrum and Celo. The Gitcoin Grants 21 program went live on Aug.
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cover-imageThe Cryptonomist
March 26, 2025

Celo becomes a Layer-2 of Ethereum: transition completed successfully

Celo has officially completed the transition from layer-1 blockchain to layer-2 protocol on Ethereum on March 26, 2025. The move was announced through a post on X, in which the platform highlighted the main technical innovations. Among these, blocks with a time of one second, transaction costs lower than a cent, and the use of USDt (USDT) and USDC (USDC) as gas stand out.

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cover-imageCointelegraph
March 26, 2025

Celo becomes Ethereum L2 with Optimism rollup implementation

Celo, the blockchain network launched in 2020, has officially transitioned from a layer-1 chain to an Ethereum layer-2 protocol.Celo announced the successful transition in a March 26 X post, stating that “Celo is officially an Ethereum layer 2” protocol. In the thread, the organization claimed the new protocol features one-second blocks, sub-cent transaction costs, and Tether's USDt (USDT) and USDC (USDC) as gas.

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cover-imageCointelegraph
March 26, 2025

Bitso to launch Mexican peso-pegged stablecoin on Arbitrum

Bitso Business, an arm of the Mexican crypto exchange Bitso, will launch a Mexican peso-pegged stablecoin on the Ethereum layer-2 network Arbitrum.The stablecoin, MXNB, will be issued and managed by Bitso's newly established subsidiary Juno and will be fully fiat-backed by Mexican pesos on a one-to-one basis, Bitso Business said in a March 26 statement. Bitso Business' head of stablecoins, Ben Reid, said a primary use case for MXNB could be to promote foreign investment and trade in Latin American economies by providing a more “efficient way” to do business compared to traditional finance infrastructure.

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cover-imageCrypto Economy
March 26, 2025

Celo Upgrades to Layer 2, Enhancing Security and Transaction Speed

TL;DR Ethereum Layer 2 Transition: Celo shifts from a standalone L1 blockchain to an Ethereum L2 network using optimistic rollups, leveraging Ethereum's robust security and ecosystem. Boosted Performance: The upgrade reduces block times from 5 seconds to 1 second, enhancing scalability, interoperability, and low-cost transaction speed. Strengthened Ecosystem: With key partnerships (Aave, Uniswap, etc.

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cover-imageCoinPedia
March 26, 2025

Celo Transitions to Ethereum Layer 2

Celo has successfully migrated from a standalone Layer 1 blockchain to an Ethereum Layer 2 network, marking a major milestone after nearly two years of development. This upgrade boosts scalability, improves interoperability, and deepens integration with Ethereum's ecosystem. Block times have been reduced from 5 seconds to just 1 second, significantly enhancing transaction speed.

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March 26, 2025

Celo's evolution: migration to Ethereum L2 complete

Celo has finalized migration from a standalone L1 platform to an Ethereum L2 blockchain. The transition represents a key landmark in Celo's evolution, improving interoperability, security, and the entire ecosystem while ensuring sustainability and accessibility. The countdown platform shows the migration completed on 26 March, with Celo Layer2 Mainnet activation at 31056500 block height.

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cover-imageCointelegraph
March 25, 2025

Arbitrum DAO mulls winding down ‘unsustainable' Web3 gaming fund

Members of Arbitrum's decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) are discussing a potential clawback of funds allocated to build a gaming ecosystem on the network, citing a lack of progress and transparency. On March 24, DAO member Nathan van der Heyden submitted a proposal calling for the recovery of unused funds allocated to the Arbitrum Gaming Catalyst Program (GCP).

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March 18, 2025

Arbitrum Unveils Onchain Labs to Boost Early-Stage Projects

Offchain Labs and the Arbitrum Foundation have launched Onchain Labs, a new initiative to accelerate early-stage projects within the Arbitrum ecosystem. This program aims to provide go-to-market support for experimental and high-risk blockchain applications, fostering innovation and expansion.

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March 13, 2025

DigiFT launches Invesco private credit token on Arbitrum

Digital asset exchange DigiFT has launched Invesco's tokenized private credit strategy on Arbitrum, further expanding the use cases of real-world assets (RWA) and giving institutional investors access to onchain credit markets.According to a March 13 announcement, Invesco's US Senior Loan Strategy (iSNR) token is now live on Arbitrum, a popular Ethereum layer-2 network. The tokenized asset was launched on Feb. 19 and is designed to track the performance of a private credit fund managed by Invesco, a publicly traded investment manager headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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cover-imageCrypto Economy
March 11, 2025

Offchain Labs to Gradually Accumulate ARB in a Strategic Move

TL;DR Offchain Labs has announced a strategic plan to gradually increase its ARB reserves, reinforcing its commitment to the growth of the Arbitrum ecosystem. The company plans to acquire tokens through open-market purchases and other transactions, leveraging technical advancements such as Orbit, Arbitrum BoLD, and Stylus.

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cover-imageInvezz
March 11, 2025

Offchain Labs announces ARB buyback plan to strengthen Arbitrum's ecosystem

Developers behind Arbitrum, Offchain Labs, have confirmed an impending strategic ARB buyback plan. The initiative involves gradual purchases of ARB assets via the open market and other transactions according to the plan. The move underscores Offchain Labs' dedication to enriching Arbitrum's growth and stability, positioning the blockchain as the leading Ethereum L2 scaling solution.

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