EigenLayer Launches Multi-Chain Verification to Enable AVSs on Layer 2 Networks

Highlights:

• EigenLayer now supports AVSs on Layer 2 networks for faster and cheaper deployment.
• Developers can launch AVSs across chains by changing a few settings to avoid building from scratch each time.
• EigenLayer upgrades like Redistribution and MOOCOW improve validator performance and resource management across networks.

EigenLayer has introduced Multi-Chain Verification, a feature that allows Actively Validated Services (AVSs) to operate beyond Ethereum’s mainnet. This marks a change from the earlier model, where AVSs could only run on Ethereum’s Layer 1 network. Developers can now launch services on Layer 2 networks like Base by adjusting a small number of contract parameters. This setup simplifies deployment and reduces the time needed to bring AVSs live on new chains.

EIGENLAYER EXPANDS SECURITY TO LAYER 2 NETWORKS WITH MULTI-CHAIN SUPPORT

– @eigenlayer officially unveiled multi-chain verification, starting with Base, marking a major evolution in its ecosystem.

– With the new feature, Active Validated Services (AVSs) can operate on Layer 2… pic.twitter.com/olc03eVZ1j

— BSCN (@BSCNews) July 25, 2025

AVSs can access faster and cheaper execution environments without losing EigenLayer’s core security guarantees with this new feature. Developers can now reach more users by deploying on networks that offer better speed and lower fees. The feature is already live for testing in Base Sepolia, a testnet for the Base blockchain. EigenLayer will add additional chains in the upcoming months, and a mainnet is scheduled to launch in the third quarter of this year.

EigenLayer has a shared security model that is instrumental in the realization of this cross-chain capability. It enables users to restake ETH or use the liquid staking tokens to stake third-party services such as AVSs. About $18 billion in ETH and liquid staking tokens are staked in EigenLayer, according to DefiLlama data. This growing pool of assets helps secure a wide range of services and supports the protocol’s broader network.

EigenLayer Launches Multi-Chain Verification to Drive Developer Adoption

EigenLayer aims to simplify how developers build and scale decentralized services. The function enables activation of AVSs on supported chains with modifications to a small number of significant settings. This implies that developing applications will no longer require developers to code everything up again per chain. Rather, they will be able to fine-tune their settings and can start at any time easily.

AVSs with this feature may have better performance and reduce transaction costs. Data by validators, including slashing or removing operators, will auto-synchronize as service chains run. This ensures operations are stabilized and secure, even when distributed over multiple networks. The rollout also features daily updates to participating operators, ensuring they are kept informed on a real-time basis.

The Multi-Chain Verification feature works alongside EigenCloud, which was launched earlier as a complete platform for decentralized service development. EigenCloud brings together essential tools, including EigenDA for data availability, EigenVerify for conflict resolution, and EigenCompute for execution.

Infrastructure Growth Backed by Strong Partnerships and Upgrades

EigenLayer continues to improve its technology and partnerships as it grows despite setbacks in 2024. Two Ethereum Foundation researchers stepped down from their advisory roles at the Eigen Foundation. The foundation is responsible for overseeing the development of the EigenLayer restaking protocol. EigenLayer has recently introduced a redistribution option where funds that have been cut would be redistributed among users or to offset service losses. This shift offers developers greater autonomy over how they handle service risks and fund allocations.

It also supports the BLS12-381 cryptography curve in the protocol, which makes it more scalable and can support more complex operations. A further development, named MOOCOW, enhances validator performance throughout the site. Meanwhile, EIGEN is up today and is trading at $1.35, up 4.82% on the daily chart. The market cap stands at $430.81 million. However, the trading volume is down 9.36% to $107.93 million.