EigenLayer has introduced a new feature that enables developers to run Actively Validated Services (AVSs) on networks beyond Ethereum, starting with Base. The announcement was made on July 24 via the company’s EigenCloud X account.
Previously, AVSs were limited to Ethereum’s mainnet, where high fees and slower speeds hindered scalability. With the new Multi-Chain Verification feature, AVSs can now operate on Layer 2 networks like Base.
The feature is now available as a public preview on Base Sepolia, the testnet for Base. Developers can deploy AVSs on new chains with just a few contract parameter adjustments, allowing them to begin experimenting with multi-chain configurations.
Operator data will now update daily, with critical changes—such as slashing events or the removal of node operators—synchronizing immediately across all supported chains. Mainnet support for the feature is expected in the coming months.
This launch is part of EigenLayer’s broader initiative to build a “verifiable cloud” for decentralized applications and services, a vision that began with the debut of EigenCloud on June 17. According to DeFiLlama, the protocol currently has over $17 billion staked in ETH and EIGEN, solidifying its role as a foundational layer of web3 infrastructure.
The rollout also follows the introduction of EigenCloud’s Redistribution feature on July 22, which allows AVSs to redirect slashed funds toward user rewards or loss coverage, rather than burning them.
EigenLayer’s ongoing upgrades and partnerships
EigenLayer has introduced several technical upgrades aimed at boosting performance and lowering costs. These include support for the BLS12-381 cryptographic curve, which enhances scalability, and MOOCOW, a validator efficiency upgrade.
The protocol is also collaborating with key partners such as Infura, LayerZero (ZRO), and Pier Two, which oversees more than $1 billion in delegated assets. Collectively, these advancements underscore EigenCloud’s commitment to delivering secure, adaptable tools for developers operating across multiple blockchains.
