Eclipse, the first Ethereum L2 based on Solana launches mainnet

As a seasoned analyst with over two decades of experience in the tech and finance sectors, I find the launch of Eclipse, the Ethereum-Solana hybrid blockchain, an intriguing development. The potential synergy between these two powerful networks could indeed be a game-changer, offering faster, cheaper transactions on Ethereum while maintaining its robust decentralization.


The integration of Ethereum and Solana onto a single, layer-2 blockchain network, known as Eclipse, has now been activated and is operational.

As a crypto investor, I’ve found a game-changer in Eclipse – a platform that speeds up and reduces costs for Ethereum transactions. It achieves this by employing the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) to process transactions. Similar to other Ethereum L2s, Eclipse groups transactions together and finalizes them on the Ethereum mainnet.

According to the Eclipse Foundation, they have incorporated Orca (an automated market maker), Save (a lending platform), as well as other leading projects, into their network.

Eclipse further mentioned that their network launched with a total of 60 Decentralized Applications (DApps) and service providers available as of November 7, spanning industries such as decentralized finance (DeFi), consumer applications, and gaming.

Eclipse, the first Ethereum L2 based on Solana launches mainnet

According to Eclipse CEO Vijay Chetty, our aim is to enable developers in all communities to create and expand their decentralized applications more effectively than ever before, opening up fresh possibilities on the most extensive platforms within the sector.

“Eclipse is uniquely positioned as the first solution to bridge the gap between Solana and Ethereum, offering a powerful platform that caters to both communities.”

Ethereum stands out for its strong focus on decentralization and boasts more than half a trillion dollars worth of assets linked to it on the blockchain. On the other hand, Solana is appreciated for its high speed and low cost transactions.

As stated by the Eclipse Foundation, the Eclipse network aims to offer a unique experience to both users and developers, enabling decentralized applications (DApps) running on the Ethereum L2 to interact seamlessly with native applications from the Solana platform.

Eclipse, the first Ethereum L2 based on Solana launches mainnet

Eclipse secured financing from several significant companies, culminating in a $50 million Series A funding round headed by Placeholder and Hack VC on March 11. This latest investment brings their total funds raised to $65 million.

The project also secured angel and strategic funding from several investors, including Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko, Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz, and independent blockchain sleuth ZachXBT. 

In the realm of my professional analysis, I must acknowledge that a significant stir was caused in May when our former CEO, Neel Somani, chose to relinquish his post, following accusations of sexual misconduct. However, it’s essential to note that no official charges have been pressed against Mr. Somani concerning these allegations.

Immediately after leaving the company, the position of Chief Growth Officer at Eclipses, previously held by Somani, was taken over by Chetty.

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2024-11-08 08:02