Fundamentals & Utility of ARB
Layer-2 Scaling for Ethereum: Arbitrum is a leading Layer-2 chain using optimistic rollups to speed up transactions and cut fees while inheriting Ethereum’s security. It hosts infrastructures like Arbitrum One, Nova, and others.
Developer-Friendly Ecosystem: With support for EVM and familiar tools, it’s a top pick for devs building DeFi, gaming, NFTs, and more.
Token Governance & Function:
Governance: ARB allows holders to vote on protocol changes and treasury decisions in a DAO structure.
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Supply: Fixed total supply of 10 billion tokens, with a modest annual inflation cap of ~2%.
Distribution:
DAO Treasury: ~42.8%
Offchain Labs team/advisors: ~26.9%
Investors: ~17.5%
Users (via airdrop): ~11.6%
DAOs in the ecosystem: ~1.1%
Ecosystem Tools & Governance Process:
Proposals undergo a “temperature check” (non-binding) before official voting. Arbitrum has a Security Council (multi-sig) for emergencies
Future Outlook — Price Forecasts
Near-Term (2025–2026)
Changelly forecast: ARB could range between $0.27 – $0.38 in 2025; potential rise toward $1.0 in 2026 depending on adoption.
Changelly & others: Predicts average around $1.0 in 2026 (min ~$0.97, max ~$1.16).
Coin-Predictions insight: Bullish outlook — possibility of reaching $0.50 by mid-2025 (≈30% upside).
Mid- to Long-Term (2027–2030+)
99Bitcoins: If Arbitrum retains its L2 dominance, ARB could hit $1.5–$2.4 by end of 2026, and possibly $5 by 2030.
CurrencyAnalytics: Estimates ARB may approach $5 by 2031.
The Currency analytics
CryptoQuorum: Wide range – from cautious to highly optimistic; optimistic projections say ARB could exceed resistance levels and rise notably by 2030, while acknowledging high volatility and uncertainty.