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Arbitrum DAO Launches M&A Pilot to Drive DeFi Expansion
Arbitration DAO participated in a pioneering mergers and acquisitions (M&A) pilot program. The move leverages its $3 billion treasury for growth and innovation in decentralized finance (Challenge).
The initiative, which received a massive welcome approval of DAO members, highlights Arbitrum’s commitment to exploring new avenues to improve its ecosystem.
Strategic M&A Initiative Begins
Bernard Schmid, founding partner of Areta, is leading the eight-week pilot program. Areta provides investment banking services to crypto companies.
“In addition to conducting an in-depth strategic study on the added value of mergers and acquisitions, the pilot phase should serve as a facilitated platform for in-depth discussions based on data rather than opinions,” he emphasized.
The M&A pilot project will form a dedicated unit with a budget of $100 million to $250 million. This unit will identify and acquire potential targets over two years. Participants will explore the fundamentals of DAO/DeFi M&A, discuss target areas, assess risks, and develop a conceptual framework.
Arbitrum Financial Strength Assessment
Arbitration, Ethereum’s largest layer 2 has the second largest treasure among Challenge projects. its financial strength uniquely positions it to explore rare M&A opportunities in the crypto space. Global data shows that only seven M&A transactions took place in the crypto sector during the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to 1,069 in the broader tech sector.
Status of Mergers and Acquisitions in Crypto. Source: DAO Arbitrator
Schmid’s vision includes acquiring technology talent and investing in complementary infrastructure to accelerate Arbitration strategic targets.
“This is a largely untapped opportunity in crypto, explored by only a few different projects in the field; therefore, delving deeper into M&A would put Arbitrum ahead of its competitors,” he said.
However, some members of the Arbitration The community expressed cautious optimism. Krzysztof Urbański, delegate of L2BEAT, Express uncertainty over whether there are enough M&A opportunities for the DAO to reach the scale described in the initial proposal.
Historically, crypto mergers and acquisitions have seen both successes and failures. Polygon’s acquisition of Mir and Hermez has advanced its technology, demonstrating the benefits of strategic acquisitions. Klaytn and Finschia, two major L1 blockchains in Asia, recently merged in February 2024. With a combined market capitalization of approximately $887 million and over 410,000 Web3 members, this merger positioned them as Asia’s leading blockchain by integrating infrastructure, burning 23.6% of tokens, and establishing large-scale Web3 governance. Conversely, Fei Protocol’s merger with Rari Capital was controversial, highlighting the risks.
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The Arbitrum M&A pilot aims to mitigate these risks through comprehensive exploration and structured planning. This could set a precedent for M&A in the crypto sector, sparking interest from other DAOs and traditional financial institutions.
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