# \[RFC\] Arbitrum as the Home of Builders - embracing Chain Abstraction **URL:** \ **Category:** Archived Proposals\ **Tags:** proposal-discussions\ **Created:** [October 22, 2024, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/rfc-arbitrum-as-the-home-of-builders-embracing-chain-abstraction/27250 "2024-10-22T11:47:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Ignas](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/ignas/32/11301_2.png) [@Ignas](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Ignas)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2024, 8:47am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/rfc-arbitrum-as-the-home-of-builders-embracing-chain-abstraction/27250/41 "2024-12-20T08:47:23Z")
I think this proposal offers a long term vision, which can attract and support more developers on Arbitrum. Just a small concern, while it doesn’t require rebuilding the system from scratch, the cost of implementing and maintaining such a complex cross chain mechanism could still be high. So, I’d love to see more updates on the budget and resources around this, and I suggest developing a clear roadmap for Chain Abstraction implementation so the community/delegate and developers can prepare and collaborate with Arbitrum throughout this process. ---
**Author:** ![BristolBlockchain](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/bristolblockchain/32/1311_2.png) [@BristolBlockchain](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/BristolBlockchain)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/rfc-arbitrum-as-the-home-of-builders-embracing-chain-abstraction/27250/42 "2024-12-22T12:35:22Z")
We appreciate your proposal, @maxlomu. Enhancing interoperability among Orbit chains is crucial to strengthen Arbitrum’s “Your Chain, Your Rules” value proposition. The current fragmentation hampers user experience and liquidity efficiency, potentially diminishing Arbitrum’s competitive edge in the rollup ecosystem. We support a “Speed over Perfection” approach, implementing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to enable rapid deployment and iterative improvements. This agile methodology is preferable to delaying for a comprehensive solution, which may be time-intensive and less responsive to evolving needs. **Could you clarify the following:** - Liquidity Allocation: The proposal mentions $100,000 in ETH and $100,000 in USDC. Is this the amount for the upcoming Snapshot vote, or will it be reassessed later? - Snapshot Vote Details: What specifics will the forthcoming Snapshot vote include? Will it cover details such as ownership, accountability, task assignments, total liquidity required, early pilot partners, and committee formation? We are enthusiastic about this proposal’s potential to enhance Arbitrum’s technical standing and attract a broader spectrum of developers and users. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of educational initiatives to ensure builders and users understand the capabilities and benefits of chain abstraction. Thank you for considering our insights. We look forward to the proposal’s progression. ---
**Author:** ![maxlomu](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/maxlomu/32/1282_2.png) [@maxlomu](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/maxlomu)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/rfc-arbitrum-as-the-home-of-builders-embracing-chain-abstraction/27250/43 "2025-02-11T16:31:54Z")
gm, quick update on this initiative: The proposal has evolved into a collaboration with Offchain Labs’ [Universal Intent Engine](https://x.com/OffchainLabs/status/1887139195870708039) program due to strong vision alignment. OCL is now coordinating a Chain Abstraction pilot with our recommended partners, starting March. If successful, we’ll propose expanding the program under DAO governance to include more chains, teams, and assets. Hope to be able to share more as soon as the pilot goes live! ---
**Author:** ![paulofonseca](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/paulofonseca/32/15551_2.png) [@paulofonseca](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/paulofonseca)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2025, 10:27am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/rfc-arbitrum-as-the-home-of-builders-embracing-chain-abstraction/27250/44 "2025-02-21T10:27:06Z")
> [@maxlomu](#): > > with our recommended partners Hey @maxlomu does this include [Everclear](https://www.everclear.org)? and if so, is Everclear one of the partners or the entity that recommended the several partners? or both? ---
**Author:** ![danielo](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/danielo/32/5539_2.png) [@danielo](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/danielo)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2025, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/rfc-arbitrum-as-the-home-of-builders-embracing-chain-abstraction/27250/45 "2025-02-21T14:22:48Z")
> [@maxlomu](#): > > First, I fully agree with this. We need to build a powerful narrative around “Your Chain, Your Rules,” while retaining the ability to connect with the Orbit ecosystem and other networks. That’s a broader topic that will require the involvement of OCL and the Foundation. I’m deeply interested in it but would prefer to keep it separate from this proposal so we can move faster. is there a PR budget? This is a a relatively well understood deliverable that could be done by a web3 marketing agency. Contacting 3-4 of them to get quotes would be great. We’re too often doing good stuff but not talking enough about it ---
**Author:** ![Deelabs](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/deelabs/32/10778_2.png) [@Deelabs](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Deelabs)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2025, 6:30am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/rfc-arbitrum-as-the-home-of-builders-embracing-chain-abstraction/27250/46 "2025-02-23T06:30:34Z")
We find this proposal for enhancing Arbitrum’s chain abstraction capabilities and improving Orbit chain interoperability to be well-researched and strategically important. The initiative effectively identifies current ecosystem gaps while proposing concrete solutions for strengthening Arbitrum’s competitive position. The proposal’s evolution through community feedback and alignment with OCL’s Universal Intent Engine program indicates thoughtful iteration and pragmatic execution. The emphasis on “Speed Over Perfection” is particularly appealing given the increasingly competitive dynamics. The focus on delivering immediate value through existing solutions and partnerships, rather than building everything from scratch, should enable faster market validation and adoption. What makes this initiative especially promising is its potential to reduce fragmentation in the Orbit ecosystem, improve capital efficiency through better liquidity management, create a more seamless user experience across chains and strengthen Arbitrum’s position as an innovation leader. The recent update about collaboration with OCL’s Universal Intent Engine program signals strong institutional alignment, though more details about the March pilot program’s scope and participants would be valuable for the community. We are supportive of this initiative as it represents a pragmatic approach to enhancing Arbitrum’s ecosystem while finding it to be strategically crucial at a time when chain abstraction is becoming increasingly central to mainstream adoption of the onchain rails. The focus on seamless cross-chain interactions directly addresses one of the most significant barriers to both retail and institutional engagement, which is the abnormal complexity of managing multiple chains and bridging processes. ---
**Author:** ![maxlomu](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/maxlomu/32/1282_2.png) [@maxlomu](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/maxlomu)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2025, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/rfc-arbitrum-as-the-home-of-builders-embracing-chain-abstraction/27250/47 "2025-02-24T21:09:41Z")
gm > [@paulofonseca](#): > > Hey @maxlomu does this include [Everclear](https://www.everclear.org)? and if so, is Everclear one of the partners or the entity that recommended the several partners? or both? Yes, Everclear is one of the 13 projects that I - a DAO delegate trying to add value to the Arbitrum ecosystem - recommended as part of the chain abstraction stack. The stack includes Everclear **and** projects competing with / providing alternatives to Everclear. > [@danielo](#): > > is there a PR budget? This is a a relatively well understood deliverable that could be done by a web3 marketing agency. Contacting 3-4 of them to get quotes would be great. We’re too often doing good stuff but not talking enough about it OCL & The Foundation are seeing this program as highly strategic so they will run marketing campaigns directly, so no costs for the DAO involved. > [@Deelabs](#): > > We find this proposal for enhancing Arbitrum’s chain abstraction capabilities and improving Orbit chain interoperability to be well-researched and strategically important. The initiative effectively identifies current ecosystem gaps while proposing concrete solutions for strengthening Arbitrum’s competitive position. Thanks chatGPT, I guess? ---
**Author:** ![danielo](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/danielo/32/5539_2.png) [@danielo](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/danielo)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2025, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/rfc-arbitrum-as-the-home-of-builders-embracing-chain-abstraction/27250/48 "2025-02-24T21:49:14Z")
> [@maxlomu](#): > > OCL & The Foundation are seeing this program as highly strategic so they will run marketing campaigns directly, so no costs for the DAO involved. TBh this is not reassuring TBH. Arbitrum marketing hasn’t been that great. I would prefer if the initiative had a PR budget… (so leave social marketing and the like to AF/OCL but doing some PR would be great) [Previous page](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/rfc-arbitrum-as-the-home-of-builders-embracing-chain-abstraction/27250.md?page=2)