Supra, a Layer-1 (L1) blockchain, has launched Supra Containers, a new solution with the potential to eliminate the need for Layer-2 (L2), Layer-3 (L3) and AppChains, as announced Finbold on Wednesday, October 9.
Supra Containers promise the autonomy typical of dedicated L2s and AppChains, fragmented liquidity and security complexity, but without considering the high costs.
Addressing liquidity, composability and security issues with Supr Containers
Developers have traditionally relied on L2s and L3s to solve scalability issues typical of L1 blockchains.
However, fragmented liquidity, limited composability and the need to secure the network remain the most common problems.
Supra Containers aims to solve these problems through a unique execution space, or “DappSpace,” that leverages Supra’s high-speed L1 infrastructure.
In other words, developers will enjoy the benefits of L2 solutions, such as special execution and token creation, without having to deal with security, validation, and bridging challenges.
Secured by Supra’s L1 node network, Supra Containers allow developers to focus all their energy on building decentralized apps (dApps) instead of worrying about the underlying infrastructure.
Unlike traditional L2 solutions, Supra Containers share liquidity across Supra’s L1 network, enabling seamless operations and easy access.
More blockchain services and MultiVM compatibility
Supra Containers provide blockchain services such as oracle price feeds, cross-chain communication and verifiable on-chain randomness, simplifying the integration of external infrastructure components.
Additionally, Supra supports multiple virtual machines (MultiVM), allowing developers from different ecosystems, such as MoveVM and EVM, to deploy dApps in Supra Containers, with SolanaVM soon to become compatible.
A paradigm shift in blockchain development
Supra Containers also allows developers to build entire ecosystems within a custom environment.
For example, a gaming studio could use Containers to host various decentralized games with their own token incentives.
CEO Joshua Tobkin commented:
“With Supra Containers we not only simplify dApp development; this could eliminate most needs for L2s and AppChains altogether. Developers now have the freedom to launch their own ecosystems with full control over governance and token economies, while enjoying the security, configurability and shared liquidity of Supra’s Layer-1 infrastructure.”
With a dedicated execution space and integrated governance and token tools, Supra aims to reshape the way blockchain applications are built, potentially minimizing the need for traditional AppChains.
