Arbitrum Nova chain
Overview
Arbitrum Nova is a layer 2 (L2) scaling solution for Ethereum, built by Offchain Labs as part of the Arbitrum ecosystem. It uses an AnyTrust protocol with a Data Availability Committee (DAC) to reduce costs, making it optimized for high-throughput applications like gaming and social platforms.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Arbitrum Nova connects to 13 tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Ethereum, USD Coin.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 10 of 13 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
built_on | Ethereum | 99% |
settles_to | Ethereum | 95% |
deployed_on | USD Coin | 95% |
deployed_on | Tether USD | 95% |
deployed_on | Dai | 95% |
developed_by | Offchain Labs | 95% |
launched | Offchain Labs | 95% |
deployed_on | Arbitrum DAO | 95% |
governs | ARB | 92% |
sequenced_by | Offchain Labs | 90% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Arbitrum Nova?
Arbitrum Nova is an Ethereum L2 chain that employs AnyTrust technology, relying on a Data Availability Committee for cheaper data posting, designed for use cases requiring high throughput and low fees.
How does Arbitrum Nova differ from Arbitrum One?
Arbitrum Nova uses a Data Availability Committee (DAC) to manage data availability instead of posting all transaction data to Ethereum L1, resulting in lower fees but introducing a trust assumption on the committee.
What applications are built on Arbitrum Nova?
Arbitrum Nova targets applications that need high transaction throughput and low costs, such as gaming, social networks, and decentralized applications (dApps) that handle frequent microtransactions.
What is Arbitrum Nova connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, Arbitrum Nova is linked to 13 other tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Ethereum, USD Coin.
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