How Xhavic
Works
Xhavic is an Ethereum Layer-2 execution network built on optimistic rollup architecture. It processes transactions off-chain and settles the results on Ethereum, adding a third dimension no other L2 offers: protocol-level transaction risk routing.
What is Xhavic?
Xhavic is a Layer-2 rollup designed to scale Ethereum. It executes transactions off-chain and settles the results on Ethereum, enabling faster throughput and lower transaction costs without requiring changes to the underlying protocol.
"An Ethereum-settled execution network that separates fast composable DeFi from institutional-grade reversible settlement at the protocol level."
— XHAVIC Technical Whitepaper v1.0
With Xhavic, decentralized applications support higher usage, faster interactions, and more complex workflows while benefiting from Ethereum's security guarantees.
Why Another L2?
Existing Layer-2 networks treat every transaction identically. Xhavic addresses three gaps no other L2 has solved.
Risk-Uniform Execution
Every L2 processes a $50 token swap and a $5M treasury transfer through the same pipeline. Xhavic's Dual Wallet System routes them differently at the sequencer level. Instant Wallet for composable DeFi. Secured Wallet with 24-hour reversal for institutional operations.
Bolted-On Oracles
Most L2s depend on external oracle providers, adding latency and third-party risk. Xhavic provides native oracle infrastructure via precompile addresses.
No AI-Native Support
AI is treated as a dApp vertical on other chains. Xhavic enshrines AI agent execution as a protocol-level primitive with deterministic ordering and gas-metered compute.
What Makes Xhavic Different
Dual Wallet System
Two execution paths separated at the sequencer level. Instant Wallet for composable DeFi. Secured Wallet with 24-hour reversal for institutional operations.
Learn more →6-Layer Modular Architecture
Six independent layers — execution, sequencing, settlement, data availability, oracle + AI agents, governance — each independently upgradeable.
Learn more →Native Oracle + AI Execution
Oracle data accessible via precompile addresses (0x00...F0-FF). AI agents execute with deterministic ordering, programmatic wallet control, and gas-metered compute.
Learn more →Design Philosophy
Five principles guide every protocol decision. Each one is non-negotiable and directly reflected in the architecture.
Ethereum Alignment
Xhavic inherits security from Ethereum through settlement. It does not create an independent security model.
Security Inheritance
State commitments posted to Ethereum, fraud proofs verified on L1, censorship resistance via forced inclusion.
Modularity
Six independent layers, each upgradeable without affecting the others. No monolithic codebase.
Progressive Decentralization
The Alpha phase operates with a single centralized sequencer (Xhavic Foundation). Future phases introduce decentralized multi-sequencer rotation and full DAO governance.
Practical Focus
Features serve verifiable use cases. No speculative roadmap items presented as current capabilities.
Development Timeline
A phased approach to building, decentralizing, and scaling the network.
Foundation
- Permissioned sequencer
- Mainnet launch
- Dual Wallet System live
- Native oracle integration
Decentralization
- Multi-sequencer rotation
- DAO governance activation
- AI agent layer expansion
- Advanced fraud proofs
Scale
- Parallel execution
- Data availability optimization
- Cross-chain messaging
- Enterprise integrations
Maturity
- Full decentralization
- Sharding (120K+ TPS)
- Ecosystem growth
- Governance maturity
Challenges & Limitations
Transparency about current limitations is essential for protocol credibility. These are documented in the whitepaper and actively being addressed.
Data Availability Costs
Posting transaction data to Ethereum remains the primary cost driver. EIP-4844 blob transactions reduce this, but costs scale with throughput.
Withdrawal Latency
Standard withdrawals require a 7-day challenge period for fraud proof verification. LP fast exit services provide instant alternatives.
Sequencer Centralization (Alpha Phase)
The Alpha phase operates with a single centralized sequencer (Xhavic Foundation). Decentralized multi-sequencer rotation is planned for future phases.
Bridge Complexity
Cross-chain asset movement introduces contract risk at bridge endpoints. Formal verification and audits mitigate this.
Source: XHAVIC Technical Whitepaper v1.0, Section 20 — Challenges and Future Directions
Read the Full Technical Specification
The XHAVIC Technical Whitepaper contains complete protocol specifications, performance benchmarks, security analysis, and architectural documentation.