Unichain Mainnet Goes Live: Supported by Blockscout Block Explorer

Unichain, a groundbreaking Layer 2 blockchain designed to be the home for DeFi and cross-chain liquidity, has officially launched its mainnet. From day one, users can explore this high-performance network through Blockscout's comprehensive Unichain block explorer, bringing unprecedented transparency and accessibility to DeFi operations.

What is Unichain?

Built for DeFi by industry leaders, Unichain represents a significant leap forward in blockchain performance and accessibility.

This Layer 2 solution combines blazing speed with cost efficiency, featuring 1-second block times at launch (with 250-millisecond block times on the horizon) and transaction fees that are ~95% cheaper than Ethereum.

Unichain's design prioritizes decentralization through its planned innovative Validator Network, which adds an additional layer of finality and reduces the risk of conflicting blocks.

As part of the Superchain ecosystem, Unichain supports ERC-7683 for seamless cross-chain transactions, making it the ideal platform for DeFi applications and cross-chain liquidity.

Block Explorer Features

The Blockscout explorer for Unichain delivers essential tools for DeFi developers and users:

• Real-time Transaction Tracking: Monitor transactions with 1-second block time precision
• Smart Contract Interaction: Read, write, and verify contracts directly through the UI
• Decoded Views: Clear presentation of contract method calls and logs
• Advanced Search Capabilities: Deep search functionality across blocks, transactions, and tags
• Developer Tools: Full-featured API access with GraphQL support and comprehensive documentation
• Custom Features: Personalized watchlists, tags, and account settings

Community Development

Unichain launches with a clear focus on being an open, neutral platform for all types of applications, while particularly excelling at DeFi use cases. The platform's combination of rapid block times, reduced costs, and enhanced decentralization creates an ideal environment for:

• Cross-chain liquidity provision
• High-frequency trading applications
• MEV-aware architectures
• Arbitrage opportunities
• General DeFi innovation

Explore Unichain's 1-second block times and cross-chain capabilities first-hand through our block explorer: https://unichain.blockscout.com/