Kamal Swami

Arbitrum Orbit: The Tool for Customizing Future Blockchains

The Ethereum platform works on a decentralized network of nodes running Ethereum's Layer 1 (L1) client software. However, due to its increasing demand, the users not only face the problem of delay in the development of their blockchains, but the cost of developing blockchains also increases. To combat challenges, Arbitrum’s Rollup and AnyTrust protocols transfer Ethereum’s processing load to decentralized nodes supporting Arbitrum One and Arbitrum Nova, respectively. Moving ahead, Arbitrum Orbit further enhances this framework by working as either a Rollup or AnyTrust chain, according to the requirements of different businesses.

Arbitrum Orbit plays an important role in making it easier for businesses and developers to create fully customizable chains with the help of the Arbitrum platform. Whether a user is building a Layer 2 chain to settle directly on Ethereum or a Layer 3 chain that interoperates with Arbitrum One and Arbitrum Orbit respectively. This provides the flexibility required to match the specific needs of a particular blockchain. Its advanced features ensure seamless scalability, cost-efficiency, and interoperability, making it an important tool for the emerging crypto environment.

The main reason for relying on Arbitrum Orbit is the simple process of developing and deploying Layer 2 (L2) and Layer 3 (L3) chains. The use of Arbitrum Orbit empowers the blockchain with robust features.

• EVM Compatibility: With the help of Solidity, C, C++, and Rust, Arbitrum Orbit supports seamless deployment of smart contracts. This compatibility allows businesses to use existing programming languages and toolchains without moving to other platforms.
• Nitro Extensibility: With the ability to access all Nitro code upgrades, Arbitrum Orbit chains are able to enjoy the benefits of the latest updates introduced in Ethereum scaling technology. The regular updates ensure users enjoy the upgraded optimization and scalability features.
• Independent Roadmap:The working process of Orbit is different from Ethereum and Arbitrum. Orbit allows businesses to implement cutting-edge features like account abstraction ahead of Ethereum’s public rollout. It doesn’t follow a fixed development roadmap.
• Reliable Gas Prices:Arbitrum Orbit chains operate independently of L1 and L2 traffic. This protects your dApps from congestion-related price fluctuations. This separation ensures predictable and stable transaction costs for users. Arbitrum orbit allows users to choose ERC20 tokens as the native gas tokens for gas fees on the network and ensures seamless integration with dApp’s ecosystem.
• Custom Gas Token: Businesses can use any ERC20 token as the basic gas token for their network. This ensures, smooth integration with the existing platform of their dApps.
• Customizable Protocol Logic: Orbit allows developers to fine-tune settlement, execution, and governance protocols, creating tailored blockchain environments while maintaining Ethereum’s security through Arbitrum’s DAO-governed L2 chains.

• Eliminating Scalability Bottlenecks: By creating dedicated chains with high transaction throughput, Orbit removes congestion on Ethereum’s main chain, and ensures faster and smoother operations.
• Tailored Security Options: Orbit is empowered with flexible security options, which makes it easier for businesses to choose between high-security Rollup solutions with Arbitrum One or lower-fee models.
• Unrestricted Customization: Orbit enables developers to design fully customizable chains with specific fee structures, smart contract functionalities, and governance mechanisms. It is different from Ethereum, which adopts the same design for all chains.
• Seamless Interoperability: By using fraud proofs and data availability committees, Orbit ensures the effortless movement of assets and data between multiple chains. This boosts the interconnectedness of the Ethereum platform.
• Flexible Governance: Orbit fosters innovation by supporting diverse security models, governance frameworks, and virtual machine designs, accelerating blockchain evolution within the Ethereum network.

Arbitrum Orbit is going to be a revolutionary step in blockchain customization by offering businesses an unparalleled degree of flexibility, scalability, and control over their decentralized platform. Whether you're looking to optimize costs, enhance security, or implement advanced features, Arbitrum Orbit provides the ideal foundation for building next-generation blockchain solutions.