Arbitrum Stablecoin Growth Program: 2M ARB pool for USDG protocols

The Arbitrum Stablecoin Growth Program is a new program from the Arbitrum Foundation for stablecoin protocols that build with USDG on Arbitrum. It opened on October 15, 2026. Selected protocols may get performance based incentives from the Foundation as they grow.

The program also has a 2M ARB prize pool. The first 10 teams in the program to reach $10M of USDG TVL, measured as a 30 day average, each receive an extra 200K ARB. The terms cap that award at a value of $200,000.

To apply, a protocol needs at least $1M in stablecoin balances, verified on DefiLlama. Stablecoins must be central to the product, the product must be live and the contracts audited. The team must commit to building on Arbitrum and to using USDG as its primary stablecoin there, with at least $1M of TVL moving into USDG.

Teams can also get marketing and co marketing, ecosystem introductions, integration and technical support, and possible access to the DeFi Renaissance Incentive Program. Applications go through an Airtable form. The Foundation reviews every application and contacts the teams that fit.

Applicants from anywhere can apply, except persons in jurisdictions under sanctions. Accepted teams must pass KYC and AML checks and sign the Foundation's standard program agreement.

Quick answers

How is the $10M USDG target measured?

As a 30 day average balance of USDG on the team's project or product.

Which kinds of protocols fit?

Decentralized exchanges, lending and borrowing markets, yield or vault products, and payment or settlement protocols. The Foundation can approve other categories in writing.

How long is the pool available?

The terms say the 2 million ARB pool is available until 23:59 UTC on December 31, 2027.