Eclipse (ES): The Smart Way to Combine Solana Speed with Ethereum Security
If you want fast, affordable transactions without giving up access to Ethereum's massive DeFi ecosystem, Eclipse delivers both. As the first Ethereum Layer 2 powered by the Solana Virtual Machine, Eclipse lets you use Ethereum applications with Solana-level performance. We are thrilled to announce that Eclipse (ES) is now available on Bitget!
What is Eclipse (ES)?
Eclipse is the first Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain powered by the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM). This unique architecture processes transactions with Solana's parallel execution while settling on Ethereum, giving users access to Ethereum's liquidity and applications at a fraction of the typical cost and delay.
Unlike other Ethereum Layer 2s that use the Ethereum Virtual Machine, Eclipse is the only one using Solana's Virtual Machine for execution. This means you get Solana's proven parallel processing capabilities while still accessing all of Ethereum's applications and assets.
Who Created Eclipse (ES)?
Eclipse was founded in 2022 by Neel Somani , who brought experience from Citadel and Airbnb. The project is now led by Vijay Chetty as CEO, who has deep crypto experience from leadership roles at major DeFi platforms including Uniswap Labs and dYdX Trading, plus traditional finance experience at BlackRock.
Key Leadership:
● CEO Vijay Chetty : Former business development leader at Uniswap Labs, dYdX Trading, Ripple Labs, and investor at BlackRock
● CTO Ben Livshits : Former VP of Research at zkSync, Chief Scientist at Brave, Associate Professor at Imperial College London with Stanford PhD
This experienced team combines deep DeFi knowledge with proven technical expertise in scaling blockchain infrastructure.
What VCs Back Eclipse (ES)?
Eclipse has raised $65 million in total funding. Key investors include:
● Placeholder (Series A co-lead)
● Hack VC (Series A co-lead)
● Polychain Capital
● Tribe Capital
● Delphi Digital
● Maven 11
● DBA
● Fenbushi Capital
This funding from established venture capital firms reflects investor confidence in Eclipse's technical approach to blockchain scalability and interoperability.
How Eclipse (ES) Works
Eclipse combines features from multiple blockchain technologies through its modular architecture:
What Makes Eclipse Different
Eclipse uses the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) for parallel transaction processing, making it fundamentally different from other Ethereum L2s that use sequential processing. This architecture enables multiple transactions to execute simultaneously rather than one-by-one.
Access to Multiple Ecosystems
While your transactions execute with Solana's speed, they settle on Ethereum, giving you access to Ethereum's established DeFi protocols, stablecoins, and user base. Eclipse also integrates with Celestia for data availability, creating a truly modular blockchain architecture.
Built-in Interoperability
Eclipse includes native bridges that connect Ethereum, Solana, and Eclipse, allowing you to move assets freely between these major ecosystems without using third-party bridges.
You can start using Eclipse by visiting their platform and connecting your wallet through their documentation .
Source: Explore the Eclipse Ecosystem
Eclipse Token (ES) and Tokenomics
The Eclipse token (ES) powers the ecosystem with a total supply of 1,000,000,000 tokens deployed on Ethereum. The ES token serves as the native utility token for the Eclipse network.
Token Utilities
● Governance: Participate in protocol decisions and upgrades
● Ecosystem Access: Use ES across Eclipse dApps and services
● Staking: Secure the network and earn rewards
● Fee Payments: Pay for transaction costs and premium features
● Cross-Chain Operations: Facilitate bridging and interoperability
Why Eclipse?
Most Ethereum Layer 2s face a fundamental limitation: they're still bound by the Ethereum Virtual Machine's sequential processing. Eclipse breaks this barrier by being the first Ethereum L2 to use Solana's parallel execution model.
First SVM-Powered Ethereum L2: Eclipse is the only Ethereum Layer 2 using the Solana Virtual Machine, giving you access to parallel transaction processing that other L2s can't match.
Multi-Ecosystem Access: Use Ethereum's DeFi protocols, Solana's high-performance applications, and Eclipse-native dApps all from one platform, without managing multiple wallets or bridges.
Proven Technology Stack: Built on battle-tested components - Solana's SVM (processing billions of transactions), Ethereum's security (securing hundreds of billions in value), and Celestia's data availability.
Growing Developer Adoption: Eclipse has attracted partnerships with established protocols including Hyperlane for bridging, Pyth Network for data feeds, and Metaplex for NFT infrastructure.
For DeFi trading, NFT creation, or gaming applications, Eclipse offers the speed you need with the liquidity and security you trust.
Eclipse (ES) Goes Live on Bitget
We are thrilled to announce that Eclipse Token (ES) is now available on Bitget!
Trading Available: 16 July 2025, 10:00 (UTC)
Withdrawal Available: 17 July 2025, 11:00 (UTC)
Trade ES/USDT on Bitget!
Eclipse (ES) Goes Live on Bitget Launchpool - Lock BGB and ES to share 1,295,600 ES
We are also excited to announce that Eclipse Token (ES) will be featured on Bitget Launchpool. Eligible users can lock BGB and ES to share 1,295,600 ES. Check out the details below:
Locking Period: 17 July 2025, 10:00 – 21 July 2025, 10:00 (UTC)
Total Launchpool Allocation: 1,295,600 ES
Locking Pool 1 - BGB: BGB holders can lock tokens to share 1,261,000 ES
Locking Pool 2 - ES: ES holders can lock tokens to share 34,600 ES
Lock Now on Bitget Launchpool!
Contract Address: GnBAskb2SQjrLgpTjtgatz4hEugUsYV7XrWU1idV3oqW
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