The Arbitrum economy is experiencing notable growth, with its quarterly GDP projected to reach approximately $90 million for Q4 2024. The all-time GDP is nearing the $1 billion mark, with GMX_IO identified as the largest contributor to this growth. Key sectors driving the economy include derivatives, decentralized exchanges (DEXs), lending, and bridges, with the chain GDP calculated as the sum of application fees. Additionally, the platform is expected to onboard millions of users onto the blockchain within the next two years. Recent announcements indicate further expansion within the Arbitrum ecosystem, including partnerships with various projects aimed at enhancing Bitcoin DeFi capabilities and integrating with Arbitrum to facilitate secure transactions.