{"id":"unichain","version":1,"language":"en","title":"Unichain","hidden":false,"content":"**Unichain** is a [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi)-native [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum)[ Layer-2](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layer-2) blockchain, built to be the home for liquidity across chains. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-jjcq1qmiqbo)[\\[2\\]](#cite-id-w2qjiwng5u)  \n  \n# Overview  \n  \nUnichain is an [optimistic rollup](https://iq.wiki/wiki/optimistic-rollup) optimized for efficient markets by delivering efficient state updates, offering a framework for applications to internalize MEV (maximal extractable value), and providing an economic finality system for quick settlement across [blockchains](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain). [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-t33zu6vl3q)  \n  \nLaunched on October 10, 2024, the development of Unichain is a collaborative effort across many organizations: [Uniswap](https://iq.wiki/wiki/uniswap) Labs - is the primary technical provider for Unichain and operates the Unichain Sequencer and Uniswap Foundation - provides grants and support for developers. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-t3f15umku69)  \n  \nUnichain includes open-source code contributions from [Optimism](https://iq.wiki/wiki/optimism), Flashbots, and Paradigm research teams. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-t3f15umku69)  \n  \nUnichain, including the block builder and node software, is open source (MIT licensed) and available for other chains to adopt. [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-tznd9gv64v)  \n  \nThe chain is said to provide instant transactions, reduced cost and further decentralization, and cross-chain liquidity. [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-n8k73lu8w5e)  \n  \n# Use Cases  \n  \n* Writing [smart contracts](https://iq.wiki/wiki/smart-contract)  \n* Deploying an [ERC-20](https://iq.wiki/wiki/erc-20) contract  \n* Creating a [Pool](https://iq.wiki/wiki/liquidity-pool)[\\[2\\]](#cite-id-w2qjiwng5u)[\\[3\\]](#cite-id-t3f15umku69)  \n  \n  \n","summary":"Unichain is a DeFi-native Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain, optimizing liquidity, efficient markets, and quick cross-chain settlements through an optimistic rollup framework.","categories":[{"id":"dapps","title":"Dapps"}],"promoted":0,"tags":[{"id":"Blockchains"},{"id":"Protocols"}],"metadata":[{"id":"references","value":"[{\"id\":\"jjcq1qmiqbo\",\"url\":\"https://x.com/unichain\",\"description\":\"X profile\",\"timestamp\":1728650958190},{\"id\":\"w2qjiwng5u\",\"url\":\"https://www.unichain.org/\",\"description\":\"website\",\"timestamp\":1728650966555},{\"id\":\"t3f15umku69\",\"url\":\"https://www.unichain.org/about\",\"description\":\"About page\",\"timestamp\":1728651013769},{\"id\":\"t33zu6vl3q\",\"url\":\"https://docs.unichain.org/whitepaper.pdf\",\"description\":\"whitepaper\",\"timestamp\":1728651045396},{\"id\":\"tznd9gv64v\",\"url\":\"https://blog.uniswap.org/introducing-unichain\",\"description\":\"introducing unichain\",\"timestamp\":1728651092358},{\"id\":\"n8k73lu8w5e\",\"url\":\"https://docs.unichain.org/docs\",\"description\":\"docs\",\"timestamp\":1728651112722}]"},{"id":"website","value":"https://www.unichain.org/"},{"id":"twitter_profile","value":"https://x.com/unichain"},{"id":"discord_profile","value":"https://discord.gg/AhgRNru9"}],"user":{"id":"0x212Cb3F4aE6611054637f9f78F18fB628AD258bb"},"author":{"id":""},"media":[],"views":0,"events":[],"linkedWikis":{"founders":[],"blockchains":[],"speakers":[]},"founderWikis":[],"blockchainWikis":[],"images":[{"id":"QmbpAsSs4coAj4MBNu59ZLDDYsZJiszn8k56a22rejb9u7","type":"image/jpeg, image/png"}]}