The launch of Fraxtal, the Ethereum layer 2 network developed by Frax Finance, marks a significant milestone in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape.
This event, billed as “the most important and consequential launch since the emergence of Frax in 2020,” promises to address Ethereum’s scalability challenges by offering an innovative and efficient solution.
It’s time for the Fraxtal launch thread! The most important & consequential release since the dawn of Frax itself in 2020. Fraxtal testnet & mainnet are here for select launch partners! https://t.co/O8o2WbQ1C7 will be the hub of Fraxtal documentation, L2 bridge UI, & other… pic.twitter.com/UEQwbu8TfI
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Fraxtal presents itself as a modular network with a “fractal scaling” roadmap, highlighting its ability to flexibly adapt and grow.
Using a core execution environment that is equivalent to the OP stack, the network ensures full compatibility with Ethereum, providing users with a familiar and affordable experience.
To ensure a successful launch, the project has collaborated closely with several key Ethereum infrastructure partners, including Etherscan, Chainlink, Axelar Network, and LayerZero Labs.
This strategic partnership ensures a robust ecosystem from day one, offering users access to trusted oracles, secure bridges, and a variety of dapps.
One of the most notable features of Fraxtal is its block incentive system, known as Flox
This mechanism rewards users and smart contracts that use the network with FXTL points, based on the Flox algorithm.
This initiative seeks to encourage adoption and active use of the network, thus promoting a prosperous and vibrant ecosystem.
Additionally, the team is exploring ways to incentivize dapps and infrastructure builders through a retroactive public goods financing (RetroPG) system.
This initiative reflects the company commitment to fostering growth and innovation within its ecosystem, ensuring that all participants can contribute and mutually benefit.
To celebrate the launch, a massive airdrop of FXTL points for veFXS holders has been announced, scheduled for March 6, 2024.
This will be followed by the activation of the Flox mechanism on March 13, marking the official start of network operation.
The launch of Fraxtal represents a significant step forward in the evolution of DeFi, offering a scalable, efficient, and Ethereum-compatible solution.
With its focus on modularity, block incentives, and collaboration with strategic partners, Fraxtal is well positioned to become one of the most important chains in the crypto ecosystem.
