Blockchain platform Noble announced plans to launch “AppLayer,” an Ethereum-compatible rollup aimed at enabling developers to build real-world asset (RWA) applications and infrastructure. Set to go live in Q3 2025, AppLayer is designed to support scalable, data-intensive applications optimized for stablecoins and other tokenized assets.
AppLayer will integrate Celestia, a modular data availability blockchain that reduces storage costs. This combination enhances performance for decentralized apps, especially in financial services. Both Noble and Celestia operate within the Cosmos ecosystem and are compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), allowing cross-chain functionality and smart contract interoperability with Ethereum-based platforms.
The Noble team said the AppLayer will offer seamless access to native stablecoin liquidity and plans to collaborate with major DeFi protocols from the Ethereum ecosystem. The move comes as stablecoin interest intensifies, with the U.S. Congress preparing legislation and institutions like Fidelity, Wyoming state, and Trump-affiliated World-Liberty Financial announcing stablecoin initiatives.
Launched in March 2023, Noble began as a Cosmos-native appchain for stablecoin issuance, utilizing the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol to increase liquidity across chains. Since then, Noble has expanded support to Ethereum and other ecosystems, enabling faster asset transfers. In March, the platform also introduced USDN, a yield-bearing stablecoin backed by U.S. Treasury bills.
Noble co-founder and CEO Jelena Djuric emphasized the project’s mission to scale stablecoin adoption, noting the AppLayer’s ability to support high-performance, stablecoin-native applications using Celestia’s modular technology.
With AppLayer, Noble aims to solidify its position at the forefront of stablecoin infrastructure, bridging Cosmos and Ethereum ecosystems while supporting developers building the next generation of RWA solutions.
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