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Upbit Launches GIWA: South Korea’s Ethereum Layer 2 Blockchain

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Qadir AK

South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit, unveiled GIWA, its own blockchain built on Ethereum Layer 2 using OP Stack. GIWA offers fast 1-second block times and full compatibility with Ethereum’s EVM, making it easy to migrate Solidity contracts and tools. The blockchain aims to lower barriers for Web3 entry, enabling faster, cheaper transactions. Upbit had previously launched a teaser website with a live countdown, building anticipation ahead of the official reveal at its developer conference.

Qadir AK

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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