Ethereum News Today: Arbitrum's $1.9B Cross-Chain Inflows and Kaspa's 10% Surge Signal Blockchain's Infrastructure Expansion

Arbitrum’s Ethereum Layer 2 platform has surged in relevance, with $1.9 billion in cross-chain bridge inflows reflecting growing adoption of its infrastructure [1]. This development underscores a broader industry shift toward interoperable solutions, as developers and users seek efficient ways to move assets across networks. Arbitrum’s emphasis on low gas fees, security, and scalability—supported by over 30% year-to-date growth in developer tooling—positions it as a critical hub for decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible token (NFT) ecosystems [1]. Analysts highlight that the platform’s updates, including streamlined development processes, could solidify its role through 2025 despite challenges in managing rollup complexity.

Meanwhile, Kaspa (KAS) has emerged as a standout in proof-of-work (PoW) blockchains, with its price surging over 10% in a single day and 20% weekly [1]. The project’s GHOSTDAG protocol enables parallel block processing, offering throughput of 10,000 transactions per second while maintaining decentralization. This performance has drawn institutional and enterprise interest, particularly in supply chain and IoT applications where rapid finality is crucial. However, Kaspa faces hurdles in sustaining developer engagement and expanding user bases, as it competes with Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain’s established ecosystems.

BlockDAG, a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)-based blockchain, is accelerating its adoption with over 4,500 builders driving 300+ real-world projects, including AI tools, DeFi systems, and utility apps [1]. The network’s presale has raised $351 million, with 24.3 billion tokens sold and 18,650 miners deployed globally. A limited-time offer of $0.0016 per token—available until August 11—provides early access ahead of its GLOBAL LAUNCH on the same date. If the token reaches $0.05 at launch, it would represent a 3,025% return from its presale price, though this projection hinges on market conditions and post-launch demand.

The convergence of DAG-based architectures and cross-chain interoperability highlights a maturing crypto landscape. BlockDAG’s parallel transaction processing reduces latency and costs, aligning with trends toward modular infrastructures that complement traditional proof-of-stake (PoS) chains [1]. Arbitrum’s cross-chain bridges further address interoperability gaps, enabling seamless asset transfers between Ethereum, Arbitrum, and other EVM-compatible networks. These advancements underscore a sector-wide focus on scalability and efficiency.

Kaspa’s energy-efficient PoW model and BlockDAG’s DAG innovation present alternative pathways to Solana and Avalanche’s high-throughput architectures. Yet, success for both projects depends on sustained user activity and application deployment. Arbitrum’s growth, meanwhile, relies on maintaining security and regulatory clarity as it expands beyond early adopters. The interplay of these platforms—each addressing distinct pain points—signals a crypto ecosystem increasingly prioritizing performance, flexibility, and real-world utility.

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[1] [BlockDAG Powers 4500 Projects While Arbitrum’s Cross-Chain Reach Kaspas Gains Shape 2025] [https://thecoinrise.com/blockdag-powers-4500-projects-while-arbitrums-cross-chain-reach-kaspas-gains-shape-2025/]

[1] [BlockDAG Builds Momentum as 4,500+ Builders Join, While Kaspa Rises and Arbitrum Expands Across Chains] [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6883b93562f2b72c5479b3aa/]