ARBITRUM DAO has approved an eight-week pilot merger program proposed by BERNARD SCHMID, the founding partner of ARETA, aiming to utilize $3 billion in funds for acquisitions. This program seeks to emulate the strategies of large tech companies by exploring the value creation potential of mergers through in-depth strategic research and data-driven discussions. If the pilot is successful, SCHMID plans to establish an acquisition department with a fund pool of $100 million to $250 million, with the goal of identifying and acquiring potential targets within two years. This is a relatively uncommon practice in the crypto space, signaling a new growth strategy adopted by ARBITRUM DAO.