The Worldcoin Foundation has now introduced the developer preview of its Layer 2 network, World Chain.
This preliminary release marks a crucial phase in the network's development, allowing selected developers to explore and refine the technology ahead of its anticipated mainnet deployment later this summer.
According to the foundation, the World Chain aims to revolutionize how applications are built on the blockchain by offering a permissionless, open-source platform governed by its community.
This Layer 2 solution is designed to be anchored to the Ethereum network within the Superchain framework, utilizing the OP Stack for robust security and scalability.
Optimism Unlimited Chief Growth Officer Ryan Wyatt noted:
“The launch of World Chain’s developer preview marks a significant step forward, enabling Worldcoin’s developers to leverage the power of the OP Stack to build ambitious applications, further enhancing the Superchain's impact.”
Safe Head of Network Thibaut Sahaghian also added:
“During the World Chain developer preview, developers can use Safe{Core} infrastructure to create exceptional user experiences for millions of verified humans on World Chain."
Why World Chain?
The introduction of World Chain is set against the backdrop of escalating demand for efficient and scalable blockchain solutions.
The foundation reportedly disclosed that the Worldcoin apps drive more than half of the activity on the OP Mainnet, occasionally pushing the network beyond its current limits.
The foundation particularly noted concerning the Worldcoin activities on OP: “During peak periods, this can rise to over 80% and at times exceeds the practical limits of the chain.”
As a result, Worldcoin user activities on OP Mainnet are prompting a shift towards the dedicated World Chain. According to the announcement, this strategic move from the foundation is designed to handle the increasing demand and improve overall transaction efficiency.
As Worldcoin prepares to transition to World Chain, this major update is set to refine its infrastructure to support a more expansive user base while maintaining “swift and cost-effective transactions," according to the announcement.
The foundation’s proactive approach aims to mitigate scalability concerns and enhance user experience on the new Layer 2 platform.
