Uniswap Labs has officially launched Unichain, its long-awaited layer-2 network built on Optimism’s OP Stack, offering faster and more affordable transactions for decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. This development aims to enhance the user experience on Uniswap and similar platforms while introducing a new revenue model for the company.
Unichain has been in testing since October 2024 and is categorized as a “stage-1” rollup, meaning it combines some decentralized elements with central safeguards. The network is optimized specifically for DeFi, aiming to be the primary platform for cross-chain liquidity. Powered by Optimism’s optimistic rollup technology, Unichain offers scalability and low transaction costs, making it an attractive solution for developers.
The launch provides two major benefits for Uniswap Labs: an improved experience for users and a new revenue stream through network fees. Uniswap Labs will receive 20% of Unichain’s revenue. Additionally, the integration with the Optimism Superchain ecosystem has led to a 2.5% revenue share with the Optimism Collective.
Unichain’s distinguishing feature is the incorporation of a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) in partnership with Flashbots, which facilitates more advanced trades and faster finality. This focus on liquidity creation and decentralized validation will help differentiate Unichain from other layer-2 solutions.
With Unichain’s official launch, Uniswap Labs aims to solidify its position as a leading player in the DeFi space while providing users and developers with a more scalable, efficient platform for decentralized applications.
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