Multichain
Scatter is multichain!
Scatter collections deployed on other chains will generally function identically to our Mainnet collections - they are generally the same contracts though in some cases we either need to write entirely new contracts or adapted them to the unique features of a chain. As far as our frontend goes, we will work to unify everything so that you expectations are met as far as features go. All collections on any chain should have the flexible list features Scatter provides for example.
Some chains, such as Base, have much lower fees and faster transactions than you may find on Ethereum L1. These chains can offer you exciting opportunities in finding new communities of collectors.
Collections on Scatter show their chain ID icons next to collection names to help you know what was deployed where. When interacting with collections of different chains you will need to swap the active chain in your wallet, or use different wallets for different chains. Scatter will prompt you when you need to change. Collections on various chains will all share the same space on Scatter.
What are blockchain layers?
Layer 1 (L1): Blockchain networks that handle their own transaction processing, consensus, and security. Such as Ethereum, Bitcoin, or Berachain.
Layer 2 (L2): Scaling solutions built on top of L1 networks to improve transaction speed and reduce costs. Such as Base, Optimism, Arbitrum, and Polygon.
Layer 3 (L3): This term is less standardized but often refers to application-specific chains or further scaling solutions built on L2s. Sometimes games or specific communities will create their own L3 to have their onchain activity on. Sanko L3 is an example.
Supported Chains
| Chain | Native Token | Layer | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | ETH | L1 | ethereum.org ↗ |
| Base | ETH | L2 | base.org ↗ |
| Apechain | ETH | L2 | apechain.com ↗ |
| Abstract | ETH | L2 | abstract.xyz ↗ |
| Sanko | DMT | L3 | sanko.xyz ↗ |
| Polygon | POL | L1 | polygon.technology ↗ |
| Superposition | ETH | L3 | superposition.xyz ↗ |
| Arbitrum | ETH | L2 | arbitrum.io ↗ |
| Ink | ETH | L2 | ink.xyz ↗ |
| Blast | ETH | L2 | blast.io ↗ |
| Mantle | ETH | L2 | mantle.xyz ↗ |
Testnets
Testnets allow you to test things before deploying to mainnet or spending real money. L2s are often cheap enough now that you can test on them without spending much, but deploying on a testnet is still a good idea to avoid the Scatter deploy fee (~2 USD, to prevent spam), and it will hide your tests from showing up on public searches on the site.
| Chain | Native Token | Layer | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum Sepolia | sETH | L1 | https://sepolia.etherscan.io ↗ |
| Abstract Sepolia | sETH | L2 | https://sepolia.abscan.org ↗ |
How to deploy a collection on a chain other than Ethereum?
First of all, you need to add a chain to your wallet. You may already have it available (depends on wallet), just check settings to enable it. If not available, follow the docs on the official website of the chain and search for something like "Connect to CHAINNAME Mainnet". Then you can manually add the chain using the given parameters - Network name, RPC URL, Chain ID, Currency symbol and Block explorer URL. Or you can use Chainlist ↗ (a third-party service, so double check you add a proper chain and trusted RPC).
After it's done, you can easily switch between chains in your wallet. Your wallet address remains the same across all EVM-compatible chains.
Then you need to move some funds to this chain to interact with it, to be able to send transactions and pay fees for it. Different chains may have a different native gas token though - for example, Base and Blast have the usual ETH, while Polygon has POL and Sanko has DMT.
You can send yourself funds from a centralized exchange, or use a chain's native or a third-party trusted bridge like https://stargate.finance/transfer ↗ or even your wallet built-in bridge (if available) to send yourself funds using your Ethereum Mainnet ETH balance. You can also use tools like https://www.bungee.exchange/ ↗ which aggregate bridges and can get you the lowest fees / fastest transactions.
Once you have some native gas token, everything else is nearly the same. You will use Scatter like you did before with one exception. When creating a collection, you’ll select the needed chain option instead of Ethereum Mainnet.
More Chains to Come!
We will continue to constantly add more and more chains, until we support every single chain possible!
If there is a chain you want to see supported by Scatter sooner let us know.