Uniswap Labs Unveils Unichain: A New Layer-2 Blockchain
Uniswap unveils Unichain, a Layer-2 blockchain offering fast, low-cost transactions and cross-chain liquidity integration.
Oct 16 · 2 min read
Unichain reduces latency with one-second block times and plans to introduce 250ms sub-blocks. This high-speed infrastructure is designed to minimize MEV risks, improve arbitrage opportunities, and enable smoother user experiences across DeFi protocols.
By moving transactions to Layer-2, Unichain lowers fees by approximately 95% compared to Ethereum’s mainnet, ensuring accessibility for users. Although it starts with a centralized sequencer for efficiency, the network plans to decentralize over time by enabling broader participation from validators who stake UNI tokens.
Unichain is part of the Optimism Superchain, facilitating native interoperability among Layer-2 networks. Additionally, the integration with LayerZero technology expands cross-chain capabilities to over 90 blockchain networks, making it easier for users to manage liquidity across ecosystems.
The testnet phase, which began on October 10, 2024, allows developers to deploy smart contracts and experiment with cross-chain features. Uniswap Labs provides a comprehensive Builder Toolkit along with grant programs through the Uniswap Foundation to support the development of new projects on Unichain. Mainnet deployment is targeted for 2025, with the goal of integrating Unichain’s functionality into Uniswap’s wallet and interface for seamless user interaction.
The network relies on UNI token staking for validator selection, with plans to further decentralize this process post-launch. Uniswap Labs intends to open up the validation network, allowing a more distributed governance system to evolve over time.
Uniswap unveils Unichain, a Layer-2 blockchain offering fast, low-cost transactions and cross-chain liquidity integration.
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