{
  "schema_version": "protocol.v1",
  "slug": "arbitrum-orbit",
  "name": "Arbitrum Orbit",
  "status": "production-ready",
  "website": "https://arbitrum.io/orbit",
  "summary": "Framework for launching customizable L2/L3 chains using the Arbitrum Nitro stack.",
  "categories": [
    "appchain",
    "rollup-stack",
    "custom-chain"
  ],
  "chains": [
    "orbit",
    "arbitrum-one",
    "arbitrum-sepolia"
  ],
  "best_for": [
    "appchains",
    "custom gas tokens",
    "dedicated throughput",
    "gaming chains"
  ],
  "avoid_for": [
    "small apps that only need a contract",
    "teams without infra operations"
  ],
  "integration_difficulty": "high",
  "tags": [
    "orbit",
    "appchain",
    "nitro",
    "l3"
  ],
  "composition": [
    {
      "slug": "hyperlane",
      "role": "interoperability",
      "direction": "supports",
      "relationship": "Hyperlane can provide cross-chain messaging and token routes for Orbit chains."
    },
    {
      "slug": "goldsky",
      "role": "indexing_and_data",
      "direction": "supports",
      "relationship": "Goldsky can provide managed indexing and real-time data APIs for appchain activity."
    },
    {
      "slug": "safe",
      "role": "operational_controls",
      "direction": "supports",
      "relationship": "Safe can manage chain operations, treasury, admin controls, and incident response for appchain teams."
    }
  ],
  "docs": {
    "url": "https://docs.arbitrum.io/launch-orbit-chain/orbit-gentle-introduction",
    "verified_at": "2026-05-29"
  },
  "sdk": {
    "url": "https://github.com/OffchainLabs/arbitrum-orbit-sdk",
    "verified_at": "2026-05-29"
  },
  "template": {
    "url": "https://docs.arbitrum.io/launch-orbit-chain/orbit-quickstart",
    "verified_at": "2026-05-29"
  },
  "support": {
    "url": "https://discord.gg/arbitrum",
    "verified_at": "2026-05-29"
  },
  "grant": {
    "url": "https://arbitrum.foundation/grants",
    "verified_at": "2026-05-29"
  },
  "capabilities": [
    {
      "name": "Launch custom L2 or L3 chain",
      "status": "production-ready",
      "type": "production_surface",
      "best_for": [
        "dedicated appchains",
        "custom fee markets",
        "chain-level control"
      ],
      "known_issues": [
        "Requires sequencer, bridge, RPC, and ecosystem operations planning."
      ],
      "agent_actions": [
        "generate_appchain_plan",
        "estimate_ops_requirements",
        "recommend_infra_stack"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Orbit SDK deployment workflow",
      "status": "production-ready",
      "type": "integration_workflow",
      "best_for": [
        "scripted chain deployment",
        "repeatable devnet and testnet setup"
      ],
      "known_issues": [
        "Automation still requires infra and operating model decisions outside the SDK."
      ],
      "agent_actions": [
        "generate_orbit_sdk_deployment_steps",
        "prepare_orbit_config_checklist"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Rollup and AnyTrust chain configuration",
      "status": "production-ready",
      "type": "ecosystem_primitive",
      "best_for": [
        "choosing data availability and settlement tradeoffs",
        "customizing chain economics"
      ],
      "known_issues": [
        "Mode selection affects cost, trust assumptions, and operating requirements."
      ],
      "agent_actions": [
        "compare_rollup_vs_anytrust",
        "explain_orbit_security_tradeoffs"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Custom gas token support",
      "status": "production-ready",
      "type": "feature",
      "best_for": [
        "ecosystem-specific fee tokens",
        "game or appchain economies"
      ],
      "known_issues": [
        "Token economics and liquidity planning remain application-specific."
      ],
      "agent_actions": [
        "assess_custom_gas_token_fit"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Appchain operations planning",
      "status": "production-ready",
      "type": "agent_workflow",
      "best_for": [
        "sequencer, RPC, bridge, monitoring, and upgrade planning"
      ],
      "known_issues": [
        "Operational readiness depends on partner selection and team capability."
      ],
      "agent_actions": [
        "generate_ops_readiness_checklist",
        "recommend_orbit_infrastructure_partners"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "known_issues": [],
  "sources": [
    {
      "label": "Website",
      "url": "https://arbitrum.io/orbit",
      "type": "website"
    },
    {
      "label": "Docs",
      "url": "https://docs.arbitrum.io/launch-orbit-chain/orbit-gentle-introduction",
      "type": "docs"
    },
    {
      "label": "SDK",
      "url": "https://github.com/OffchainLabs/arbitrum-orbit-sdk",
      "type": "github"
    },
    {
      "label": "Quickstart",
      "url": "https://docs.arbitrum.io/launch-orbit-chain/orbit-quickstart",
      "type": "template"
    }
  ],
  "provenance": {
    "verified_at": "2026-05-29",
    "verified_by": "composewith.eth seed research",
    "confidence": "medium"
  },
  "readiness_score": 94,
  "readiness_factors": [
    {
      "key": "docs_present",
      "points": 10,
      "max": 10,
      "detail": "Docs URL present"
    },
    {
      "key": "sdk_present",
      "points": 8,
      "max": 8,
      "detail": "SDK URL present"
    },
    {
      "key": "template_present",
      "points": 6,
      "max": 6,
      "detail": "Template/quickstart present"
    },
    {
      "key": "support_present",
      "points": 6,
      "max": 6,
      "detail": "Support channel present"
    },
    {
      "key": "capability_depth",
      "points": 20,
      "max": 20,
      "detail": "Launch custom L2 or L3 chain: production_surface; Orbit SDK deployment workflow: integration_workflow; Rollup and AnyTrust chain configuration: ecosystem_primitive; Custom gas token support: feature; Appchain operations planning: agent_workflow (capped at 20)"
    },
    {
      "key": "production_capability",
      "points": 15,
      "max": 15,
      "detail": "Has a production-ready capability"
    },
    {
      "key": "provenance_confidence",
      "points": 3,
      "max": 5,
      "detail": "Protocol provenance confidence is medium"
    },
    {
      "key": "chain_coverage",
      "points": 6,
      "max": 10,
      "detail": "3 chain(s) (capped at 5)"
    },
    {
      "key": "freshness",
      "points": 10,
      "max": 10,
      "detail": "Last verified 12 day(s) ago"
    },
    {
      "key": "no_open_critical",
      "points": 10,
      "max": 10,
      "detail": "No open critical issues"
    }
  ],
  "readiness_caps": [],
  "scoring_version": "score.v2"
}