Quicknode

February 11, 2025 — 4 min read

Quicknode is thrilled to announce a collaboration with Uniswap Labs to launch and provide infrastructure support for Unichain, a new Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network designed to be the home for decentralized finance (DeFi) and liquidity across chains.

This collaboration combines Uniswap's leadership in DeFi with Quicknode's expertise in blockchain infrastructure to create a fast, secure, and highly scalable platform for the next generation of decentralized applications that redefine the DeFi landscape.

About Unichain

Unichain is set to shape the future of DeFi by utilizing the powerful Optimism Superchain, benefiting from Ethereum’s security and scaling via L2 rollups, and collaborating with Quicknode for industry-leading infrastructure.

Key Benefits of Unichain:

• Small Fees, Big Features — Compared to Ethereum, Unichain slashes transaction costs and fees up to ~95%, making DeFi more accessible worldwide.

• Near-Instant Transactions — Unichain is launching with one-second block times, and it plans to reduce that further to 200-250 ms to ensure near-instant transaction finality. This significantly improves market efficiency and lowers value lost to Maximal Extractable Value (MEV).

• Decentralized by Design — Unichain is the first L2 to launch as a Stage 1 rollup, leveraging Ethereum’s low-cost data for scaling Ethereum. It will also introduce a decentralized validation network that empowers nodes to verify blocks, adding an extra layer of security and minimizing the risk of invalid transactions.

• Seamless Swapping — As part of the Optimism Superchain, Unichain will support native interoperability, enabling seamless multi-chain swaps so users can transact across different chains without friction.

• Empowered by Quicknode — Using Quicknode’s Unichain endpoints, developers can access top-tier performance and the lowest latency for testing and building.

Why Choose Quicknode for Your Layer 2?

Uniswap Lab's collaboration with Quicknode builds on years of successful collaboration between Uniswap Labs and Quicknode, highlighting a shared commitment to advancing blockchain technology.

Here’s why industry leaders like Uniswap Labs continue to choose Quicknode Rollups as the go-to solution for leading Layer 2 networks:

• Proven Performance — Quicknode’s infrastructure delivers 2.5x faster blockchain API responses versus competitors on average, consistently handles 300B+ in monthly API request volume, and supports over 750,000 developers worldwide.

• Enterprise-Grade Reliability — With 99.99% uptime, 24/7 support, and battle-tested infrastructure, Quicknode provides the stability needed for mission-critical operations.

• A Trusted Collaborator — From genesis to global reach, Quicknode simplifies the technical complexities of rollup development, ensuring you can deploy and manage your L2 solutions effectively.

By choosing Quicknode as your Rollup and Layer 2 partner, you’re choosing industry-leading speeds, scalability, and enterprise-grade reliability to accelerate your project’s success in the evolving blockchain landscape.

Talk to our team at Quicknode today about building custom enterprise-grade L2 and Rollup solutions that accelerate your success, backed by our best-in-class technology, support, and expertise.

Get Started on Unichain

With the Unichain Mainnet now live in the Quicknode dashboard, developers can begin building immediately. Explore these resources to get started:

1. Sign Up — Create a Quicknode account or log in to your existing one.

2. Start Building — Deploy your applications on the Unichain Mainnet.

3. Learn More — Visit unichain.org or Quicknode’s Unichain RPC resources for official developer documentation.

4. Developer Grants — Apply for grants from the Uniswap Foundation to support your projects.

If you’re looking for custom enterprise-grade Layer 2 and Rollup solutions, talk to our team at Quicknode. We’re ready to back you with best-in-class infrastructure and the support you need for success.

About Uniswap Labs

Uniswap Labs is a software company founded in 2018 by Hayden Adams, who invented the Uniswap Protocol, a peer-to-peer system for swapping digital assets that has processed over $2.75T in volume since its founding. Uniswap Labs builds some of the most widely adopted DeFi products including a self-custody mobile wallet, a trading API and a web interface.