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Ethereum Layer 2 Arbitrum Unveils New Chain For RWA: Details

In order to venture directly into the world of real-world asset tokenization, Ethereum L2 Arbitrum has launched Converge, its latest chain
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Ethereum Layer 2 Arbitrum Unveils New Chain For RWA: Details

Highlights

  • Arbitrum is driving RWA tokenization with a new chain - Converge
  • The protocol was launched alongside top Web3 outlets
  • Arbitrum price is experiencing mild rebound as investors digest the update

Ethereum Layer-2 protocol Arbitrum has launched Converge, a new blockchain designed to serve as a settlement layer for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and on-chain finance. Created by Ethena Labs and Securitize, Converge aims to bring billions of dollars in stable assets into decentralized finance (DeFi).

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Arbitrum Converge: Key Details to Note

The Ethereum layer-two (L2) scaling solution revealed that Converge was specifically developed to support the tokenization of real-world asset and related financial applications. 

Per the update, the network will use Celestia’s modular data availability layer, which ensures faster, more reliable data processing. Two key stablecoins, USDe and USDtb, will serve as gas tokens, providing stability in transaction fees.

Initially, the chain will operate with 100ms block times, with upgrades planned to bring block times down to just 50ms. Validators will secure the network using sENA. In addition to this, Converge will host major decentralized finance applications. These include DApps such as Ethereal DEX, with plans for more appchains.

Furthermore, the planned Stylus upgrade will allow developers to write smart contracts using Solidity, Rust, C, and C++. This broader programming language support ensures more efficient and scalable application development. 

The assets of Ethena Labs, worth $5 billion, and those managed by Securitize, totaling $2 billion, will be moved onto Converge. Per the design, this will significantly boost its liquidity.

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Ethereum Layer 2 and Competition

Beyond Arbitrum, it is worth noting that Layer 2 solutions have seen growing adoption. For example, Ethereum Mainnet averaged just 14.10 User Operations Per Second (UOPS) last year. 

In comparison, Base achieved 83.99 UOPS, peaking at 155.44 on January 1, 2025. It processed over 221 million operations in 30 days, the highest among L2 networks per L2Beat data.

Arbitrum One recorded a 35.9% decline in 30-day usage, with current UOPS at 21.71. Despite this, the network’s infrastructure remains a strong contender, and rollup activity saw a surge towards the end of 2024, showing growing trust in L2 solutions.

Arbitrum Price Outlook

Recent reports indicate that U.S.-based trading platform Robinhood has added Arbitrum (ARB) to its list of tradable cryptocurrencies. The listing led to a 14% price rally for the Ethereum layer-2 network.

As of this publication, CoinMarketCap shows the Arbitrum price was trading at $0.2808, with a slight 0.11% positive change in the past 24 hours. Additionally, trading volume has risen by 6.84%, reaching approximately $115.38 million.

Based on market perception, the launch of Converge could drive more interest and engagement, which may positively impact ARB’s price in the near future.

Beyond Converge, the next major development being watched is the Ethereum Pectra upgrade, which is billed to go live on the mainnet by May 7.

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