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.
Technology:
Unichain is an optimistic rollup built on the OP Stack, optimized for fast, efficient DeFi markets. It introduces Flashblocks for 200-250ms block times, reducing latency and improving MEV handling. Trustless Revert Protection ensures failed transactions are automatically removed, saving users from unnecessary fees. The Unichain Validation Network (UVN) provides quicker cross-chain finality by validating blocks in a decentralized manner, and its integration with the Superchain allows seamless liquidity movement across rollups.
Governance:
Unichain's governance is driven by its decentralized Validation Network (UVN), where validators stake UNI tokens to secure the network and validate blocks. Governance is stake-weighted, with larger stakes offering more influence and rewards. Validators are responsible for maintaining integrity and can be penalized for failing to adhere to protocol rules, ensuring accountability and security.
