What is Solana's layer2 project?

The project’s architecture involves using Ethereum as the settlement layer with an official embedded verification bridge; Celestia as the data availability layer; RISC Zero for generating zero-knowledge fraud proofs; and ultimately, Solana’s SVM as the execution environment for this modular Layer2 project.

Is eclipse the future of Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)?

Similar to how we saw the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) become an industry standard in the years after Ethereum's launch, we expect the SVM to continue its rapid proliferation, with Eclipse representing the most promising innovation environment for builders to experiment with the SVM, outside of Solana itself."

Can a layer-2 blockchain be as performant as Solana?

"Previous layer-2 blockchains grappled with long proving times and limited data availability — it's now possible to build a layer-2 as performant as Solana due to recent advancements by Celestia and RISC Zero," said Brian Retford, CEO at RISC Zero and angel investor in Eclipse.