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Celo Developer cLabs Proposes Ethereum Layer 2 Chain Development Using OP Stack

cLabs, the developer behind the Celo blockchain has proposed building an Ethereum (ETH) Layer 2 (L2) chain using the OP stack. According to the announcement, this initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing scalability and efficiency within the Ethereum ecosystem.

cLabs Proposes L2 to Address Ethereum Community Needs

The proposal aims to leverage the OP stack, which consists of Optimistic Rollups and zkRollups to address some of the key scalability challenges faced by Ethereum. Meanwhile, the decision follows eight months of thorough evaluation and testing of several scaling technologies, including zkSync’s ZK Stack, Polygon CDK, and Arbitrum Orbit.

By adopting the OP stack, cLabs intends to create a Layer 2 chain specifically tailored to the needs of the Ethereum community. This chain will be interoperable with Ethereum, allowing seamless movement of assets and data between the two networks. Furthermore, it will support smart contracts, enabling developers to build Decentralized Applications (dApps) while enjoying the benefits of Layer 2 scalability.

The deployment of the Celo Layer 2 testnet is planned for later in the su...