Eclipse Labs Raises $50M to Launch Scalability-Focused Ethereum Layer-2, Integrates Solana and Other Networks

• Eclipse Labs raised $50M ahead of launching its Layer-2 mainnet to scale Ethereum, with features from Solana, Celestia, and RISC Zero

• The mainnet aims to launch in weeks and will be developer-focused initially, without easy bridges for traders

• Eclipse wants apps built for Solana to run easily, bringing more users into Solana’s ecosystem

• Major Solana protocols like Solend plan to deploy on Eclipse at launch

• Eclipse seeks to decentralize governance over time, but hasn't committed to launching a token yet