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ARB Token Guide: Arbitrum is Governance and Utility Token
Learn about the ARB token — its role in Arbitrum governance, tokenomics, and ecosystem.
What Is ARB?
ARB is the governance token of the Arbitrum ecosystem, distributed through one of the largest airdrops in crypto history in March 2023. It gives holders voting power over the Arbitrum DAO.
Tokenomics
- Total supply: 10 billion ARB
- Circulating supply: Gradually unlocking through 2027
- Use: Governance voting, DAO treasury decisions
- Note: ARB is NOT used for gas fees (ETH is used instead)
Governance Power
ARB holders vote on protocol upgrades, treasury allocations, grants programs, and ecosystem incentives. The Arbitrum DAO manages one of the largest treasuries in DeFi.
Where to Trade ARB
ARB is available on Arbitrum (native), Ethereum, and other chains. Use Alkizen to buy ARB at the best price across all chains.