Ankr is excited to announce the launch of Unichain RPCs on our Web3 API service, now available exclusively for Premium users. With Ankr’s Premium Unichain RPCs, developers can make request calls and receive responses identical to what they would receive running their own Unichain node, without the operational overhead. This gives builders reliable, low-latency access to Unichain’s execution environment so they can focus on shipping production-ready DeFi applications.

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What Is Unichain?

Unichain is an Ethereum Layer 2 developed by Uniswap Labs, purpose-built as a DeFi-native execution layer. Its core goal is to reduce fragmentation across liquidity venues and create a unified environment where traders, liquidity providers, and builders can interact more efficiently.

Built as part of the Superchain ecosystem and powered by the OP Stack, Unichain inherits Ethereum’s security while optimizing for DeFi workflows. Rather than positioning itself as a general-purpose chain, Unichain is explicitly designed around liquidity, trading, and capital efficiency.

Key characteristics of Unichain include:

DeFi-First Design

Unichain is optimized for DeFi use cases from the ground up, prioritizing predictable execution, capital efficiency, and seamless liquidity movement across chains.

OP Stack and Superchain Alignment

As an OP Stack rollup, Unichain benefits from shared infrastructure, interoperability, and the long-term vision of the Superchain ecosystem.

MEV-Aware and Fair Execution

Unichain introduces Rollup-Boost, a TEE-based block builder developed in collaboration with Flashbots. This system aims to improve transaction ordering fairness by prioritizing transactions based on priority fees, leading to better MEV outcomes for users.

Ethereum Security and Compatibility

Unichain remains anchored to Ethereum security and supports standard Ethereum tooling, making it straightforward for developers to migrate or extend existing DeFi applications.

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Why the Combination of Unichain and Ankr Matters

Unichain’s DeFi focus demands infrastructure that can handle high-throughput execution, consistent latency, and sustained request volumes during market volatility. This is where Ankr’s infrastructure stands out.

Ankr operates on its own global fiber network with bare-metal nodes and a custom, blockchain-native load balancer. By avoiding reliance on traditional cloud providers, Ankr reduces latency bottlenecks and throughput constraints that often affect RPC performance during peak demand.

This architecture makes Ankr Premium RPCs the strongest match for Unichain’s execution model, especially for applications that require reliable access during high-volume trading, liquidations, or arbitrage activity.

Together, Unichain’s DeFi-native design and Ankr’s battle-tested infrastructure create a dependable foundation for serious DeFi builders.

What Are Ankr’s Unichain RPC Connections?

Ankr’s Unichain RPCs are Remote Procedure Call endpoints that connect wallets, command-line tools, and decentralized applications directly to the Unichain network.

These RPCs act as a routing layer between your application and Unichain nodes, enabling core actions such as:

• Sending and simulating transactions
• Fetching balances and on-chain state
• Reading contract data
• Powering trading, liquidity, and analytics workflows

With Ankr, developers can interface with Unichain without managing their own node infrastructure. Ankr provides a geo-distributed Unichain RPC setup, with nodes running globally to ensure low latency and high reliability for production applications.

How Do Unichain RPCs Help Developers?

Building on Unichain requires fast, dependable access to on-chain data, especially for DeFi use cases. Ankr’s Premium RPCs address common developer challenges by:

• Eliminating node operations

  No need to deploy, sync, or maintain your own Unichain nodes.

• Providing high-performance access

  Premium plans include dedicated endpoints and prioritized request handling, designed for demanding DeFi workloads.

• Supporting advanced tooling

  Ankr Premium users gain access to features such as:

  • High request limits per minute
  • Dedicated Unichain RPC endpoints
  • Prioritized requests
  • Priority support portal
  • WebSocket support

• Strengthening the Unichain ecosystem

  By expanding reliable RPC access globally, Ankr helps support Unichain’s growth as a shared liquidity layer.

How to Make Your First Call to Unichain

You can start building on Unichain today by upgrading to Ankr Premium and accessing the Unichain RPC endpoints through our RPC Service dashboard.

Unichain RPCs support standard Ethereum JSON-RPC methods, allowing you to integrate quickly using familiar tooling and libraries.

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