# App Chain & Layer 3 by Mode & Base

**Published by:** [Nataliiiiii](https://paragraph.com/@iamcryptogirl/)
**Published on:** 2024-03-05
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@iamcryptogirl/app-chain-layer-3-by-mode-base

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Have you ever heard of the Layer 3? And no, it's not about everyone's favorite quest platform, it’s about additional protocol layer in blockchain technology built on top of Layer 2.In the realm of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, constant evolution is underway. One of the latest developments capturing the community's attention is the concept of Layer 3, which adds another layer of functionality to existing Layer 1 (core blockchains) and Layer 2 (smart contracts and scalability).What is Layer 3?Layer 3 is an additional protocol layer in blockchain technology built on top of Layer 2, offering higher-level functions and capabilities. This layer may include various protocols and solutions such as data coordination mechanisms, resource management, and smart contracts designed to deliver more complex and flexible services.Why is Layer 3 used?Enhanced Scalability: Layer 3 can offer new mechanisms to improve network performance and scalability. This may include optimizing resource usage, more efficient transaction management, and data compression.Functionality Expansion: Layer 3 enables the addition of more complex features and capabilities that cannot be achieved at lower protocol levels. This can include smart contracts, additional security mechanisms, and capabilities for decentralized applications.Improved Privacy and Confidentiality: Layer 3 can provide enhanced data privacy and confidentiality mechanisms, ensuring a more secure environment for users and enterprises.Flexibility and Extensibility: Since Layer 3 is built on top of lower protocol layers, it can be more flexible and easily extensible, allowing the network to adapt to various needs and conditions.Reducing feesSo Layer 3 represents an exciting step in the evolution of blockchain technology, providing new opportunities and functionalities to enhance performance, flexibility, and privacy. It opens the door to creating even more innovative and efficient systems that can change the way we interact with the digital world. And on February 21, the launch of Mode Flare L3s was announced.https://twitter.com/modenetwork/status/1760373387732349143What is Mode Flare L3s?It is Layer 3 network powered by Optimism (OP Stack) and Celestia as the Data Availability layer for unmatched performance. Mode is working with the leading infrastructure provider Conduit, to enable Mode L3s. Mode Flare L3s introduces a new era of blockchain development, offering modular chains that empower developers to deploy appchains swiftly and efficiently. Targeting standalone protocols that demand high throughput and low transaction fees, such as onchain games and high-performance exchanges, Mode Flare L3s are the optimal choice for developers who want scalable infrastructure and world-class support with go-to-market. Through a strategic partnership with Conduit, the leading rollup infrastructure provider, Mode has streamlined the process for builders. Conduit's technology enables the rapid deployment of Mode L3 testnets in minutes and the transition to mainnet in just a few days, setting a new standard for speed and efficiency in blockchain development.Mode Flare L3s are designed for developers to deploy appchains effortlessly, ideal for high-throughput and ultra-low fees.Why Mode Flare L3s?Discover the key advantages:High throughputRapid deploymentEVM compatibilityA flexible tech stackReduced transaction costsComprehensive growth supportLet’s see that tx fees on Mode Flare L3s lower than $0.005! Fantastic! Also, buiding on Mode Flare L3s you have the key advantages of Mode:Sequencer fee sharingMode GrantsDev DropsInfrastructure partnersAll Mode L3s will have support from world-class infrastructure from the following partners:PYTH - Oracle Partner - Secure your smart contracts with reliable, low-latency market data from institutional sources.Goldsky - Indexing Partner - Real-time, high performance indexing via subgraphs and data replication pipelines.Blockscout - Blockexplorer - A leading open-source blockchain explorer for EVM chains such as Mode and Mode Flare L3s.Mode's collaboration with Conduit and other tech giants like Pyth, Goldsky, and Blockscout underscores its commitment to providing world-class infrastructure, ensuring the highest standards of performance, security, and reliability for all Mode L3 deployments. And Mode proudly introduces its initial launch partners: DedPrz, LIQ Markets, and Macaw Predictions, each set to debut their Mode Flare L3s on testnet, with many more partnerships in the pipeline.So as a Modular DeFi Layer 2 backed by a $6 million grant from Optimism, Mode's mission is to build new economic systems for growth. Mode Flare L3s are a critical step towards a more open, efficient, and inclusive financial future.Building on Mode Flare L3sSign up here to get support to scale your Mode Flare L3. Early developers will have the opportunity to have their deployment fees covered by Mode. For more information and to become a part of Mode's pioneering community, visit Mode website.

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