# What is Arbitrum one?

#### Arbitrum and TheStandard

[**Arbitrum**](https://arbitrum.io/) **one** is an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution designed to enhance the Ethereum network through increased transaction speeds and lower costs. It leverages optimistic rollups to process many transactions off-chain, while still benefiting from Ethereum's security.\
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NOTE: Arbitrum have another L2 blockchain called Arbitrum NOVA which is focused on web3 gaming. TheStandard does not support NOVA, the protocol only supports "Arbitrum ONE"!<br>

**Benefits of Arbitrum one:**

* **Scalability**: Processes up to 40,000 transactions per second.
* **Cost-Efficiency**: Significantly reduces gas fees compared to Layer 1.
* **Security**: Secured by Ethereum's underlying infrastructure.

**TheStandard's Choice**: TheStandard opted for Arbitrum due to these enhanced scalability and cost benefits, which align with their goal to provide a seamless and financially efficient platform. Building on Arbitrum allows TheStandard to offer users fast and secure operations, while offering the security that Ethereum offers as a base layer.


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