The Arena, a social protocol on Avalanche, has officially launched its ARENA token on October 29th PST. The launch was originally planned for between October 1st and October 14th, but was delayed due to infrastructure optimizations. This decision was made after the app experienced an overload due to thousands of new users and tens of thousands of transactions last week. This delay allowed the Arena team to make necessary improvements to the platform to ensure a smooth launch and a positive user experience. The team took this time to optimize the app's infrastructure, which resulted in a more stable and scalable platform. The ARENA token is now available on the Avalanche network and can be used to: Reward users for their contributions to the platform. Govern the platform through voting on proposals. Stake to earn rewards. The launch of the ARENA token is a significant milestone for the Arena project, as it marks the transition to a decentralized and community-owned platform. The team is confident that the ARENA token will incentivize users to contribute to the platform and help it grow into a vibrant and sustainable community.