Abstract Chain announced that its mainnet is now live, marking the public launch of an Ethereum Layer-2 network positioned around consumer-facing crypto applications. The project says users can now enter a “new era of consumer crypto,” and its documentation shows the mainnet is reachable through standard EVM wallet settings, with chain ID 2741, the api.mainnet.abs.xyz RPC endpoint, and the abscan.org explorer. Abstract is built by the team behind Pudgy Penguins via Cube Labs/Igloo and is described as a ZK-rollup on Ethereum using the ZK Stack, with EVM compatibility and a focus on lower fees, faster transactions, and simplified onboarding for apps and users. The launch matters because it turns on the core infrastructure for the broader Abstract ecosystem, including apps, XP-style engagement mechanics, and wallet integration flows that were being promoted around the rollout.

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