Eclipse Introduction

What is Eclipse?

Eclipse Mainnet is a modular Ethereum L2 utilizing the Solana Virtual Machine for execution, with settlement on Ethereum (and therefore using ETH as its gas token).

You can read more in Eclipse’s documentation here.

Why has Orca integrated Eclipse?

Orca has never been shy when it comes to asserting our aim to be the apex predator of AMMs, Eclipse is an Ethereum L2 but uses Solana’s Virtual Machine for execution. By launching on Eclipse Orca has a unique opportunity to bring Orca to Ethereum users, while maintaining Orca’s mission to be the dominant liquidity layer for Solana users.

Why would I want to use Orca on Eclipse?

As a trader or LP you can gain exposure to whole new markets, while using the Orca UI that you are already familiar with. Eclipse’s modular L2 model allows Orca users to gain exposure to the Ethereum marketplace while enjoying all the benefits of Solana’s execution

How do I get started on Eclipse?

For more information on how to onboard yourself onto Eclipse, please see our guide, here.