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Uniswap Labs Unveils Layer 2 Unichain: Faster, Cheaper Future for DeFi

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Uniswap Labs Unveils Layer 2 Unichain: Faster, Cheaper Future for DeFi

Key Points:

  • Uniswap Labs has launched Ethereum’s Layer 2 Unichain, a network built on Optimism’s OP Stack with faster and cheaper transactions for DeFi users.
  • Unichain will implement Rollup-Boost for sub-second block times, with 20% of network revenue going to Uniswap Labs.

Uniswap Labs, the leading developer behind the decentralized exchange Uniswap, has officially launched its highly anticipated Layer 2 Unichain. Built using Optimism’s OP Stack, Unichain aims to enhance transaction speed and reduce costs compared to Ethereum’s mainnet.

Read more: Uniswap V4 Promises Lower Gas Fees and Bigger LP Profits   

Uniswap Labs Launches Layer 2 Unichain for Faster DeFi Transactions

Designed specifically for DeFi, Ethereum Layer 2 Unichain is intended to be a liquidity hub across multiple blockchain networks. Uniswap Labs expects the platform to improve the user experience while also generating revenue through network fees, with approximately 20% of earnings directed to the company.

Unichain has undergone testing since October 2024 and is classified as a Stage 1 rollup. At this stage, it incorporates some decentralized features but retains central oversight for security.

One key innovation expected in the coming months is Rollup-Boost, a block-building system developed in collaboration with Flashbots. The system will divide Unichain blocks into four smaller sub-blocks, each processed in 250 milliseconds.

Unichain Joins Optimism’s Expanding Superchain Ecosystem

Although not available at launch, Rollup-Boost is designed to enable sub-second block times, further enhancing transaction efficiency. Initially, Unichain will operate with block times of 1-2 seconds, similar to Kraken’s Optimism-based chain, Ink.

Unichain joins the growing ecosystem of OP Stack-based Layer 2 networks, which includes Coinbase’s Base, Kraken’s Ink, and Sony’s Soneium. With its mainnet now live, Uniswap Labs has become a core contributor to Optimism’s Superchain initiative.

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11 February 2025, 15:05:44 GMT +0000

John Kojo Kumi is a cryptocurrency researcher and writer specializing in emerging startups, tokenomics, and market dynamics within the blockchain ecosystem. With years of experience in crypto journalism and blockchain research, he provides in-depth coverage of decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and Web3 innovations.

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