Eclipse is an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network that integrates the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) as its execution environment. It is designed to combine the high-throughput and parallel processing capabilities of Solana with the security, liquidity, and established user base of the Ethereum ecosystem. The platform employs a modular architecture, utilizing specialized blockchains for different functions, with Ethereum serving as the settlement layer. ^[1]​

The project's primary goal is to provide a highly scalable environment for decentralized applications (dApps), particularly those in decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, and consumer-facing sectors. It markets itself as "Ethereum's First SVM L2" and operates under the slogan "ECLIPSE IS SOLANA ON ETHEREUM" to communicate its hybrid approach. ^[1]​

Overview

Eclipse is a modular blockchain that combines components from different ecosystems to achieve high performance while inheriting security from Ethereum. As an optimistic rollup, it posts its transaction data to a separate data availability layer and settles transactions on the Ethereum mainnet. The core innovation is its use of the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), which allows for parallel transaction processing, a key departure from the sequential processing model of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). This architecture is intended to enable significantly higher transaction speeds and lower costs compared to the Ethereum mainnet. ^[1]​

The project's design philosophy was noted by industry commentators. In September 2023, the research and investment firm Delphi Digital described Eclipse as "one of the best examples of the 'modular' thesis, utilizing what the Eclipse team believes to be the best parts from every ecosystem." ^[1]

Around the same time, Bankless referred to its architecture as a "serious contender for the title of Best Ethereum Rollup," despite noting its unusual combination of technologies. By the end of the year, Coinbase had featured Eclipse in the L1/L2 landscape section of its "2024 Crypto Market Outlook." ^[1] As of late 2025, the project's official X account had amassed over 248,200 followers. ^[2]​

History

The development and public rollout of Eclipse occurred through a series of planned milestones. The official X account for the project was created in April 2022. ^[2]​

On September 19, 2023, the team unveiled the mainnet architecture, detailing its modular stack which included the Solana Virtual Machine for execution, Ethereum for settlement, Celestia for data availability, and RISC Zero for proofs. ^[1] Following this announcement, the Eclipse Testnet was launched on December 13, 2023, operating on the Ethereum Sepolia testnet and Celestia's Mocha testnet. ^[1]​

Throughout early 2024, the project continued to build out its technical infrastructure and secure funding. Details about its canonical Ethereum bridge and fraud-proving system were released on January 4, 2024. A major milestone was reached on March 11, 2024, when Eclipse Labs announced a 65 million. ^[1]​

Partnerships and integrations were a key focus in mid-2024. A development partnership with Neon Stack was announced on May 2, 2024, to bring EVM compatibility to the network. This was followed by the integration of Pyth Network's oracle price feeds on May 16, 2024. ^[1]​

The Eclipse Mainnet rollout began on July 30, 2024, with an initial opening for builders, accompanied by the "Total Eclipse Challenge" hackathon to encourage development. The platform's security was bolstered with the launch of a bug bounty program with Immunefi on September 18, 2024, offering a maximum reward of $1 million. The next day, on September 19, 2024, the Hyperlane interoperability protocol went live on Eclipse, connecting it to both the Ethereum and Solana ecosystems. The mainnet officially became open to all users on November 7, 2024, with over 60 dApps and service providers reported to be part of the ecosystem at launch. ^[1]​

Organizational and ecosystem growth continued into late 2024 and 2025. Ben Livshits, formerly of Matter Labs, was announced as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) on November 11, 2024. In January 2025, two significant community and governance structures were established: the Eclipse Foundation on January 20 to oversee protocol growth and decentralization, and "The Eclipsian Dogma," a community code of conduct, published on January 22. The "Eclipse Creator Fund" was introduced on February 28, 2025, to support artists on the platform. The native token for the network, $ES, was formally introduced on July 16, 2025. On November 30, 2025, the project released a new official logo. ^{[1] [2]}​

Technical Architecture

Eclipse is built on a modular stack, where each primary function of the blockchain (execution, settlement, data availability, and proving) is handled by a specialized component. ^[1]​

Execution Layer

The execution layer is powered by the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM). This is the core component responsible for Eclipse's high-performance claims. Unlike the EVM, which processes transactions sequentially, the SVM is capable of parallel transaction processing. This allows the network to execute multiple non-conflicting transactions simultaneously, leading to higher throughput and lower latency. The architecture also supports features inherited from Solana, such as local fee markets, which can help mitigate network-wide fee spikes during periods of localized high demand. By using the SVM, Eclipse enables developers familiar with Rust and the Solana development environment to build applications on an Ethereum-secured rollup. ^[1]​

Settlement Layer

Eclipse uses Ethereum as its settlement layer. As an L2 rollup, Eclipse periodically submits proofs of its state transitions to smart contracts on the Ethereum mainnet. Ethereum acts as the ultimate arbiter of the Eclipse chain's state, providing security and finality for transactions. This integration allows Eclipse to inherit the robust security and decentralization of the Ethereum network, ensuring that assets on Eclipse are ultimately secured by Ethereum's consensus mechanism. ^[1]​

Data Availability (DA) Layer

For data availability, Eclipse utilizes Celestia. Instead of posting all transaction data directly to the Ethereum mainnet, which can be costly, Eclipse posts this data to Celestia's dedicated DA layer. This approach is intended to significantly reduce transaction costs for users. According to a research article published by the project on January 16, 2025, Celestia was chosen as the "only viable Data Availability solution for Eclipse's ambitious scaling goals," particularly when compared to the cost structure of EIP-4844 on Ethereum. ^[1]​

Proving System

The network uses RISC Zero to generate fraud proofs. As an optimistic rollup, Eclipse assumes all transactions are valid by default. However, there is a challenge period during which network participants can submit a fraud proof to contest an invalid state transition. RISC Zero's technology is used to create these zero-knowledge proofs, which can definitively prove that a fraudulent transaction occurred. This system is a critical security component that allows the network to operate optimistically while providing a mechanism to penalize malicious actors and revert invalid transactions. ^[1]​

EVM Compatibility

While its native execution environment is the SVM, Eclipse achieves Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility through a partnership with Neon Stack. This integration allows developers to deploy existing dApps written in Solidity, the primary programming language for Ethereum, directly onto Eclipse. This feature is designed to lower the barrier to entry for the vast community of Ethereum developers and facilitate the migration of established EVM-based projects to the Eclipse ecosystem. ^[1]​

Interoperability

Eclipse's connectivity to other blockchains is managed through two primary mechanisms. First, its canonical bridge connects directly to Ethereum for settlement and asset transfers, serving as the official pathway for moving assets between Eclipse and the Ethereum mainnet. Second, the integration of the Hyperlane interoperability protocol provides broader connectivity, enabling bridging and data messaging between Eclipse and both the Ethereum and Solana ecosystems. ^[1]​

Tokenomics ($ES)

The native utility and governance token of the Eclipse network is $ES. The token was officially introduced on July 16, 2025. ^[1]​

The $ES token has two primary functions within the protocol:

• Gas Token: It is used to pay for transaction fees (gas) on the Eclipse chain. This process is managed through a native paymaster mechanism.
• Governance: Holders of the $ES token can participate in the decentralized governance of the Eclipse protocol. This includes voting on proposals related to protocol upgrades and adjusting key parameters, such as the fee rates for MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) redistribution.

All of the details regarding the $ES token were confirmed by the Eclipse project. ^{[3] [4]}

Ecosystem and Partnerships

By the time of its public mainnet launch in November 2024, Eclipse reported having over 60 dApps and service providers in its ecosystem. The project has also formed several key partnerships and launched initiatives to foster development. ^[1]​

Integrations and Partnerships

• Neon Stack: For enabling EVM compatibility, allowing Solidity developers to build on Eclipse.
• Pyth Network: Integrated to provide high-frequency, low-latency oracle price feeds for DeFi applications on the network.
• Hyperlane: Provides interoperability infrastructure, connecting Eclipse to both Ethereum and Solana for asset and data transfers.
• Immunefi: The platform for Eclipse's bug bounty program, intended to enhance network security.
• Turbo: A 2D game engine optimized for building games on the Eclipse network.

The project's partnerships and integrations were established to support its technical architecture and grow its developer community. ^[1]​

Ecosystem Initiatives

• Total Eclipse Challenge: A hackathon launched alongside the mainnet opening for builders in July 2024 to stimulate application development.
• Eclipse Creator Fund: Introduced in February 2025, this fund is designed to provide financial support to artists and creators building within the Eclipse ecosystem.
• tETH: An asset described as a "Unified Restaking Token" that was introduced to the ecosystem on October 30, 2024.

These initiatives are aimed at incentivizing developers, creators, and users to build and participate on the Eclipse network. ^[1]​

Governance

Governance of the Eclipse protocol is designed to decentralize over time. Key components of this strategy include the establishment of a foundation and a guiding set of principles. ^[1]​

The Eclipse Foundation

Announced on January 20, 2025, the Eclipse Foundation is an independent entity tasked with overseeing the growth of the Eclipse ecosystem and the progressive decentralization of the protocol's governance. Its responsibilities include managing community treasury funds and facilitating the governance process led by $ES token holders. ^[1]​

The Eclipsian Dogma

Published on January 22, 2025, "The Eclipsian Dogma" is a document that serves as a shared code of conduct and a statement of values for the Eclipse community. It is intended to guide the behavior and decision-making of participants within the ecosystem. ^[1]​

Key People and Organizations

Eclipse Labs

Eclipse Labs is the primary software development company that contributes to the core protocol of the Eclipse network. Key members of the team include: ^[1]​

• Vijay Chetty: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Ben Livshits: Chief Technology Officer (CTO), who joined in November 2024 after his time at Matter Labs.
• Terry Chung: Head of Strategy
• Ren Yu Kong: Growth Marketer

Angel Investors

The project has received backing from several prominent individuals in the blockchain industry, including: ^[1]​

• Anatoly Yakovenko (Co-founder of Solana)
• John Adler (Co-founder of Celestia)
• Barnabé Monnot (Researcher at the Ethereum Foundation)
• Mert Mumtaz
• Hasu
• Segfault

Funding

Eclipse Labs has raised a total of 50 million Series A round, which was announced on March 11, 2024. ^[1]​

The Series A round was co-led by Placeholder and Hack VC. Other participating investors included Polychain Capital, Delphi Digital, Maven 11, DBA, Fenbushi Capital, and OKX Ventures. ^[1]​