Unichain
Uniswap’s high-speed Layer 2 blockchain optimized for DeFi liquidity and cross-chain interoperability.
What is Unichain?
Unichain, mainnet-launched February 2025, achieves 200ms sub-blocks via Flashblocks in TEEs, enabling 1-second finality and $1 billion TVL within months. Built on OP Stack, it supports atomic swaps across Superchain chains, reducing latency by 90% for DEX trades.
Focused on DeFi, Unichain hosts Uniswap v4 with hooks for custom liquidity, processing $500 million daily volume and integrating 20+ bridges for seamless asset transfers.
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