Arbitrum, a Layer-2 scaling solution built on Ethereum, has launched its Arbitrum Native Bridge on Velora, a cross-chain DeFi protocol that optimizes crypto swaps and pairs. Arbitrum Native Bridge is a secure gateway that connects the Ethereum Layer-1 blockchain and the Arbitrum Layer-2 network with other chains. The development is a milestone for Arbitrum as it aims to expand its bridge multi-chain. With the integration of the bridge, users on the Velora network can now swap assets to financial applications based on the Arbitrum ecosystem.
Arbitrum Native Bridge Expanding Multi-Chain Interoperability
As DeFi continues to experience growth, Arbitrum has built a reputation as a prominent Ethereum Layer-2 solution with over $27.5 billion in native bridging volume, 2.16 billion total transactions processed, and $3.72 billion in TVL. The figures, which are based on the latest data from market analyst DefiLlama, show the strength of the Arbitrum ecosystem that offers substantial opportunities for trading, yield generation, and various DeFi activities.
However, for people to access such opportunities, they need to bridge assets into the network – a process that can be expensive and slow when using several different bridging solutions. This explains why the Arbitrum Native Bridge was launched in August 2021, a solution that enables people to transfer assets from different blockchain networks to Arbitrum cost-effectively and rapidly.
The Arbitrum Bridge functions reliably as it provides speed and cost-efficiency that many people need in today’s fast-evolving DeFi space. Today’s integration with Velora is another milestone in expanding the interface. According to the data shared above, customers on the Velora network can use the Arbitrum Native Bridge to execute secure, rapid, and cost-friendly cross-chain swaps to the Arbitrum network, Ethereum, and other chains.
Why Focus On Velora?
The extension of Arbitrum’s interoperability into Velora also shows the strength and popularity of the Velora network. The bridge, which is meant to offer an efficient transactional interface between Arbitrum and Velora, aims to take advantage of the growth in the Velora cross-chain ecosystem. The bridge will not only bring a flood of new customers to the Velora ecosystem but also enable Velora customers to access advanced DeFi benefits based on the Arbitrum ecosystem.
On April 4, 2025, cross-chain trading protocol ParaSwap rebranded its name as Velora and consequently rolled out a new governance token, VLR, which replaced the original PSP token. The rebranding was a wider strategy embraced by ParaSwap to introduce new systems and fresh growth into its existing ecosystem.
Velora is a major decentralized trading aggregator that sources liquidity from various protocols and DEXs to enhance trade executions, enabling customers to access optimum prices, most effective routes, and minimal slippage for their swaps. By offering support across Ethereum, Layer-2 networks, and other blockchains, Velora has gained a name as a major hub for DeFi users seeking reliable, low-cost, and rapid trades. Its integration with Arbitrum Native Bridge is another bold step it took towards the cross-chain future.
