LightLink is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain that enables gasless transactions for decentralized applications by utilizing an Enterprise Mode subscription model, allowing enterprises to subsidize gas fees for their users. This technology addresses the high transaction costs and complexity associated with blockchain interactions, facilitating seamless user experiences without the need for tokens.
Funding
$11.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
High transaction costs and technical complexities hinder the adoption of decentralized applications (dApps), creating friction for users and limiting enterprise integration. Users are often required to manage tokens for gas fees, adding a layer of complexity that detracts from the user experience.
Solution
LightLink is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain designed to enable gasless transactions for dApps through an Enterprise Mode subscription model. This allows enterprises to subsidize gas fees for their users, creating a seamless experience without the need for users to handle tokens directly. LightLink utilizes Celestia for data availability and offers full EVM equivalence, allowing developers to easily deploy existing Ethereum smart contracts. The platform supports up to 10,000 transactions per second (TPS) with approximately 500ms block times and transaction costs of around $0.01, making it suitable for high-throughput applications.
Target Audience
LightLink targets enterprises and dApp developers seeking to provide a seamless, gasless user experience, particularly those in the DeFi, NFT, gaming, and AI sectors.
Features
- Enterprise Mode: Enables gasless transactions by allowing enterprises to subsidize gas fees for whitelisted dApp users through a monthly subscription.
- Account Abstraction: Simplifies blockchain interactions by abstracting away complexities such as transactions and private keys.
- EVM Equivalence: Ensures compatibility with existing Ethereum smart contracts and development tools.
- Modular Architecture: Leverages Celestia for improved data availability.
- High Throughput: Supports up to 10,000 TPS, facilitating scalable dApp performance.
- Low Transaction Costs: Offers transaction costs of approximately $0.01 per transaction.
- Proprietary Stack: Built on a proprietary technology stack for optimized performance and control.