Unichain Layer2 Adds DOGE, XRP and ZEC via Universal Protocol
Unichain Layer2, Uniswap Labs’ Ethereum Layer2 scaling solution, now supports non-EVM assets Dogecoin (DOGE), XRP and Zcash (ZEC) via its Universal Protocol. The protocol mints and burns ERC-20 “uAssets” pegged 1:1 to native coins, enabling cross-chain transfers and seamless liquidity for these tokens. Traders can bridge DOGE, XRP and ZEC on the Uniswap front-end, avoiding unsupported centralized exchanges and wallets. Unichain Layer2 offers lower fees, faster transactions and enhanced DeFi usability, opening new use cases: Dogecoin utility beyond speculation, XRP cross-border payments, and Zcash privacy with reduced costs. This upgrade boosts network adoption potential, token demand, and on-chain liquidity as Unichain advances interoperability and multi-chain DeFi.
Bullish
The integration of DOGE, XRP and ZEC on Unichain Layer2 via the Universal Protocol is likely to have a bullish impact. In the short term, traders may allocate funds to these bridged assets to capitalize on lower fees and faster transactions, boosting on-chain trading volumes and liquidity. Over the long term, the enhanced interoperability and DeFi utility across non-EVM assets can drive broader adoption of Unichain Layer2, increase demand for DOGE, XRP and ZEC in DeFi protocols, and strengthen market confidence. Historical precedents show that new bridge integrations often lead to positive price movements as liquidity deepens and use cases expand.