What is Altlayer (ALT)?

Deep Dive

1. Purpose & Value Proposition

AltLayer addresses scalability and fragmentation in blockchain ecosystems by offering "Restaked Rollups"—optimistic or ZK rollups secured via EigenLayer’s restaking mechanism. This approach enhances crypto-economic security, reduces finality times, and enables cross-chain interoperability.

The protocol targets developers needing modular, application-specific chains, such as real-time gaming (via partnerships like Sony’s Soneium) or DeFi, without the overhead of managing infrastructure.

2. Technology & Architecture

AltLayer’s RaaS platform allows developers to launch rollups in minutes using popular stacks (OP Stack, Arbitrum Orbit, Polygon CDK). Key features include:
- Fast Finality Layer (MACH): Sub-second transaction pre-confirmations backed by restaked ETH or ASTR tokens.
- Customization: Adjust sequencers, oracles, and data availability layers.
- Security: Undergoing SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 audits (targeting Q1 2026).

Recent integrations with Polkadot and Astar Network highlight its adaptability across ecosystems.

3. Tokenomics & Governance

ALT’s 10 billion max supply supports:
- Staking: Secure rollups and earn rewards.
- Governance: Vote on protocol upgrades.
- Gas Fees: Potential future use in rollup transactions.

Token unlocks (e.g., 240M ALT unlocked in July 2025) are managed to balance liquidity and minimize market disruption.

Conclusion

AltLayer positions itself as a critical infrastructure layer for scalable, interoperable blockchains, blending restaking economics with developer-friendly tooling. As rollup adoption grows, can AltLayer’s RaaS become the default for app-specific chains?