Arbitrum
Arbitrum is a low-cost, layer 2 solution that is ideal for building secure Ethereum Dapps.

What is Arbitrum?
Arbitrum is an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution that supports smart contracts while addressing Ethereum's scalability limitations. Users enjoy low transaction fees and less congestion on Arbitrum. Arbitrum allows developers to create smart contracts by using code to specify the behavior of a virtual machine (VM) that implements the contract's functionality. Additionally, developers can use Arbitrum for dramatic improvements in scalability and privacy.
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