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Blast

The Layer-2 with native yield for ETH and stablecoins

Blast is an Ethereum Layer-2 optimistic rollup that launched in 2023, offering native yield on ETH and stablecoins through its unique design.

Quick Facts

Type
Optimistic Rollup
Parent chain
Ethereum
Consensus mechanism
Optimistic Rollup (Fraud Proofs)
Native asset support
ETH and Stablecoins with Native Yield

Lore & Background

Blast was developed as an Ethereum Layer-2 scaling solution, utilizing optimistic rollup technology with fraud proofs. It distinguishes itself by providing native yield on deposited ETH and stablecoins, leveraging L1 staking and protocols like MakerDAO to generate returns automatically for users.

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