EigenLayer Brings Multichain AVS Support to L2 Networks

Eigenlayer took a step toward scaling decentralized infrastructure by rolling out a multichain verification feature that allows decentralized services to run on layer-2 networks while retaining Ethereum-grade security. 

On Thursday, Eigenlayer introduced a protocol feature that lets Actively Validated Services (AVS) run on layer 2s, in addition to the Ethereum network. Eigen Labs launched the new feature on the Sepolia Testnet on the Base network.  

Eigen Labs founder and CEO Sreeram Kannan told Cointelegraph the update marked a “critical…