Push Protocol, the blockchain-based notifications pioneer, is launching Push Chain, a dedicated Layer 1 blockchain designed to unify and enhance web3 experiences. This strategic move aims to address fragmented user experiences and scalability challenges, paving the way for seamless cross-network applications.

From Communication Protocol to Layer 1 Chain

Push Protocol, previously focused on enabling cross-chain notifications and messaging for decentralized applications, has evolved its vision. Following years of developing notification nodes, culminating in January 2024, the team identified an opportunity to scale web3 and enhance user onboarding through a dedicated Layer 1 chain.

Innovative Features to Power Web3

Push Chain will operate as a proof-of-stake blockchain, offering advanced features such as:

• Wallet and Gas Fee Abstraction: Simplifying user interactions across chains.
• Universal Smart Contracts: Allowing developers and users to access wallet states on different blockchains.
• Sharding and Rapid Finality: Ensuring scalability and sub-one-second transaction finality.

These innovations position Push Chain as a universal settlement layer bridging Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks.

Testnet Launch Set for January 2025

Push Chain’s rollout will begin with phased testnets, starting in mid-January 2025. The mainnet is scheduled to go live later in the year, signalling a major milestone for the project.

Push Protocol has a history of robust support and innovation. It raised $10.1 million in Series A funding in 2022, led by Jump Crypto, and secured $1.41 million in seed funding in 2020, attracting notable backers like Balaji Srinivasan and Scott Moore.

With Push Chain, the protocol seeks to redefine web3 interoperability, delivering a unified, scalable, and user-friendly ecosystem.