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Uniswap Launches Ethereum L2 Unichain with 250ms Blocks for DeFi

Oct 10, 2024, 01:12 PM

Uniswap has announced the launch of Unichain, a new Ethereum Layer-2 (L2) network designed specifically for decentralized finance (DeFi). Unichain features fast block times of 250 milliseconds, cross-chain interoperability, and a decentralized validator network. The initiative is part of Optimism’s Superchain, which also includes the Coinbase-incubated network Base. Uniswap Labs developed Unichain in collaboration with Flashbots. This new L2 aims to be the home for liquidity across chains, enhancing the overall DeFi ecosystem with appchains and optimized UX.