PARALLEL LABS TO LAUNCH PARALLEL NETWORK, A LAYER 2 BUILT ON ARBITRUM ORBIT

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Parallel Labs will soon launch the Parallel Network, the first Arbitrum Orbit chain on mainnet, aiming to effectively consolidate DeFi and NFT protocols from various chains into one platform. The system will streamline user experience due to its increased responsiveness and scalability while maintaining Ethereum's security standards. The network aims to address liquidity fragmentation, a common issue with L2s, by creating a unified multi-chain margin account, enabling a more efficient and user-friendly crypto trading experience.