Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) Scroll plans to shift from a general-purpose public chain to an AI application-specific network, with an expected transition period of approximately 9 months.

The Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) Scroll team shared an update in its governance forum, announcing plans to gradually transition Scroll from a general-purpose public blockchain to a private, application-specific network centered on Compass and its AI product ecosystem, with the full transition expected to take roughly 9 months. Scroll noted that its team has been applying AI to network operations and product development over the past several months, and is currently building a product ecosystem comprising Compass, Compass API, CENO, USX, and SCR. Specifically, Compass offers AI models, VPN, eSIM, and other features; Compass API provides routing services for over 30 large language model (LLM) models; and CENO leverages zero-knowledge (ZK) technology to deliver a trust layer for AI agents, covering credentials, context, and privacy computing. The team stated that CENO currently has more than 30 potential clients, 12 of which are conducting proof-of-concept (POC) tests; Compass remains in the early consumer validation phase. As part of the network transition plan, SCR will migrate to the Ethereum mainnet to maintain broad accessibility and liquidity. Scroll confirmed that SCR’s total supply and overall token economics will remain unchanged, and it will continue to serve as Scroll’s network governance token. Scroll emphasized that this post is merely an update on progress, not a formal proposal or vote. The team will separately submit the network transition plan for DAO deliberation once relevant details are finalized.