Highlights
- Ethereum L2 network Abstract Chain has gone live on the mainnet.
- The Abstract blockhain launched The Portal, a consumer blockhain platform.
- Despite Abstract Chain's mainnet launch, Pudgy Penguins' PENGU token declined.
In an astounding development, Abstract Chain, an Ethereum Layer-2 network launched by Pudgy Penguins’ parent company, Igloo Inc., has gone live on the mainnet. Reportedly, the Ethereum-based Layer 2 blockchain is designed to empower crypto communities and facilitate user-centric Web3 applications.
Despite Abstract Chain’s mainnet launch, Pudgy Penguins’ PENGU token has seen a massive decline. While the token’s descent aligns with the broader market trend, the community remains anxious about its further movements.
Igloo’s Abstract Chain Sees Mainnet Launch
Abstract Chain is now live on the mainnet, opening it up to the public for usage. According to a press release, Abstract Chain is now available for consumers, with the mission of driving mass crypto adoption. Developed by Igloo Inc., the parent company of the popular NFT collection, Pudgy Penguins, Abstract Chain focuses on providing a user-friendly experience.
On January 26, Pudgy Penguins CEO Luca Netz shared an X post announcing Abstract Chain’s mainnet launch. Netz proclaimed that the launch would take place on January 27, effective today.
MONDAY MAINNET ✳️🐧 https://t.co/Cp5naJdoB4
— Luca Netz 🐧✳️ (@LucaNetz) January 25, 2025
Commenting on the launch of Abstract, Netz stated,
The launch of Abstract is more than just a technical milestone—it’s a shift in how everyday users – and not just crypto natives – experience blockchain. We’ve built Abstract to strip away the complexities of crypto, offering an intuitive and enjoyable experience that empowers users to explore and create effortlessly.
Igloo Introduces the Consumer Blockchain Platform- The Portal
Meanwhile, the Abstract Blockchain unveiled The Portal, which the L2 network describes as the consumer blockchain platform. In a more intriguing description, the blockchain network calls The Portal a “Digital Theme Park of Fun” that revolutionizes the way billions interact with blockchain technology.
The Portal allows users to set up a wallet using just their email address, providing seamless access to a vast ecosystem featuring over 100 community-driven decentralized applications (dApps). The platform aligns with Abstract’s vision of merging the simplicity of Web2 with the transformative potential of Web3.
Abstract Chain’s Zero-Knowledge Rollups
Leveraging ZKsync’s ZK stack, Abstract Chain utilizes zero-knowledge rollups. Reportedly, it provides scalable and cost-effective on-chain solutions with reduced transaction fees.
In response to Abstract’s mainnet launch, ZKsync co-founder Alex Gluchowski cited,
For blockchain to reach the masses, we must abstract away the complexity. Users need to experience better apps, builders need to have more engaged users, and creators need to be rewarded for their efforts – while cutting out unnecessary middlemen. Abstract building for everyone, not just Web3 power-users, is the path to get the next billion onchain.
Pudgy Penguins’ PENGU Token Falls 11%
Echoing the broader market sentiment, Pudgy Penguins’ PENGU token dropped by more than 11% in a day despite Abstract Chain’s mainnet launch. Mainly triggered by China’s DeepSeek AI launch, the crypto market is bleeding today, with Bitcoin slipping below $99k.
As of press time, PENGU is exchanging hands at $0.2282, with a decrease of 4.5% over the last seven days. In a month, the token has seen a massive fall of 37%. However, PENGU’s 24-hour trading volume has seen a hike of 48%, currently at $376 million. PENGU token’s substantial decline follows its last month’s remarkable surge that earned a staggering 14,500x return for an investor. With an initial investment of just $6, the investor made a profit of $87K.
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