Across is an interoperability protocol using an intents-based architecture to enable fast, low-cost, and secure cross-chain transactions. Unlike traditional message-passing solutions, Across relies on relayers to fulfill user-defined outcomes instantly, with a separate settlement layer ensuring secure and verifiable fund transfers.
Zapper is an onchain explorer that helps users manage their crypto and NFTs and discover new opportunities across multiple chains. Its mission is to make blockchains readable to everyone, creating universal access towards economic freedom. Zapper has no formal governance process or native token. It has raised $16.5m across two funding rounds.
Routescan is a multichain ecosystem explorer, search, API, and analytics platform for major EVM chains. It provides comprehensive tools and insights to enhance transparency and understanding of decentralized networks. Routescan operates without a formal governance process or token. Instead, it sustains itself through revenue generated from its services offered to blockchains and other clients, ensuring its independence and continuous service improvement.
Layerswap provides a fast and cost-effective solution for transferring crypto assets across multiple networks and exchanges, reducing fees and transaction times while simplifying the bridging process. It operates without a formal governance structure or a native token. Layerswap has raised a total of $4 million across three funding rounds, with the latest being a $2.5 million seed investment on November 10, 2022.
OP Mainnet, previously known as Optimism, is a Layer 2 scaling solution built on top of Ethereum. It utilizes optimistic rollups to provide faster and cheaper transactions while maintaining the security of the Ethereum mainnet.
Ink is a Layer 2 blockchain built by Kraken powered by the OP Stack. It connects Kraken’s 10+ million users to decentralized finance (DeFi), offering easy access to DEXs, lending, and yield protocols. By joining the Superchain, Inkchain combines Ethereum’s security with Layer 2 scalability for a streamlined DeFi experience.
Unichain is an L2 purpose-built for DeFi, exclusively on the OP Stack. Unichain is part of the Superchain’s path to interoperability, and will support ERC20s that are Superchain interop compatible. Uniswap Labs is also working with Flashbots to develop a new TEE-based block builder that reduces Unichain confirmation times from 1 second to 250 milliseconds.
Soneium is a Layer 2 blockchain developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, a joint venture between Sony Group and Startale. Designed to bridge Web2 and Web3, Soneium aims to create a versatile, developer-friendly ecosystem that empowers creativity and innovation. It provides a scalable, accessible platform for developers, creators, and communities, enabling them to build and deploy applications that blend entertainment, gaming, finance, and more.
