# Arbitrum

By [zubairrizu](https://paragraph.com/@zubairrizu) · 2023-03-22

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The [Ethereum](https://decrypt.co/resources/what-is-ethereum-quickly-explained-four-minute-guide) network has a lot going for it—it’s decentralized, reliable, supports [smart contracts](https://decrypt.co/resources/smart-contracts) written in a programming language familiar to many crypto developers, and is home to a thriving decentralized finance ([DeFi](https://decrypt.co/resources/defi-ultimate-beginners-guide-decentralized-finance)) industry.

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