GateLive AMA Recap-LayerNet

Q1. What is LayerNet and how does it integrate with Solana and Telegram?

LayerNet is a pioneering gaming platform designed to integrate seamlessly with Solana and Telegram. It is the first zk-based infrastructure on Solana, comparable to StarkEx behind IMX. LayerNet aims to onboard Telegram’s 900 million users into a dedicated space within Solana’s framework, offering zero gas fees and robust security. This platform allows developers to build applications using Solana’s components and security through the LayerNet SDK.

Q2. How does LayerNet lower the barrier for Web2 users to enter Web3?

LayerNet, much like Solana’s Blinks, aims to lower the entry barrier for Web2 users by providing a user-friendly and enjoyable experience. By integrating with Telegram, a widely used Web2 platform, LayerNet offers a familiar interface while leveraging Solana’s advanced blockchain technology to ensure a seamless transition to Web3.

Q3.Can you explain the two layers of LayerNet and their functionalities?

LayerNet consists of two main layers: the infrastructure layer and the Telegram mini-app layer. The infrastructure layer is the first zk-based infrastructure project on Solana, packaging Telegram’s 900 million users into a dedicated space within Solana. The Telegram mini-app layer allows developers to build applications similar to IMX and DYDX using the LayerNet SDK, utilizing Solana’s security and components.

Q4.What are the potential benefits of LayerNet for developers and users?

For developers, LayerNet provides a robust SDK to build and launch applications quickly, leveraging Solana’s high throughput and security. Users benefit from zero gas fees, a seamless and secure gaming experience, and the ability to interact with a vast ecosystem of applications and games directly within Telegram.

Q5. What milestones has LayerNet achieved so far?

LayerNet has already made significant progress, including the sale of 2096 Energizer NFTs and 200 nodes. It launched a Telegram mini-game that reached 150,000 users in 24 hours and surpassed 1 million users in just four days. Additionally, the $NET IDO on Bybit attracted over 13,000 participants in 24 hours, with 8,000 new users, showcasing strong market interest.