Rise Chain Shifts Focus to Specialized onChain Markets, Aims for High-Performance Execution

Ethereum Layer 2 project Rise Chain announced a significant shift in its vision. On November 13, 2025, the team announced it is transitioning from a general-purpose L2 to an infrastructure focused specifically on programmable onchain markets. The move introduces RISE MarketCore and RISEx, tools designed for high-speed trading and specialized DeFi execution on Ethereum.