Germany’s Deutsche Bank To Launch Ethereum Layer 2 Network

Deutsche Bank launches Project Dama 2 with Ethereum Layer 2 protocol and ZKsync to enhance blockchain compliance and efficiency.
By Ronny Mugendi
Updated May 30, 2025
Germany’s Deutsche Bank To Launch Ethereum Layer 2 Network

Highlights

  • Deutsche Bank’s Layer-2 leverages ZKsync tech to enhance Ethereum’s efficiency and compliance.
  • Project Dama 2 offers curated validators and regulator oversight for secure blockchain use.
  • Deutsche Bank plans a 2025 MVP launch for Dama 2, pending regulatory approval.

Germany’s Deutsche Bank is set to address compliance hurdles associated with public blockchain technology through the development of a Layer 2 protocol. Announced as part of Project Dama 2, this initiative will integrate blockchain efficiency with regulatory requirements, bridging traditional financial services (TradFi) and decentralized technology.

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Germany’s Deutsche Bank Develops Layer 2 to Enhance Blockchain Efficiency

According to a recent Bloomberg report, Deutsche Bank has introduced Project Dama 2, an innovative solution to improve the compliance and efficiency of blockchain technology. The initiative is part of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Project Guardian, which encourages financial institutions to explore asset tokenization.

Project Dama 2 incorporates Layer 2 protocol designed to operate and impact public blockchains like Ethereum. By leveraging ZKsync technology, the solution will reduce transaction costs and improve efficiency, aligning blockchain operations with regulatory standards.

Additionally, Boon-Hiong Chan, the Asia-Pacific innovation lead for applied industry at Deutsche Bank added,

“Using two chains, a number of these regulatory concerns should be able to be satisfied. This approach allows us to create a more curated and compliant framework while leveraging the benefits of public blockchain networks.”

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Compliance Risks Addressed by Layer 2 Solution

Public blockchains present challenges such as unknowingly interacting with illicit actors or sanctioned entities. Deutsche Bank aims to overcome these obstacles with a curated list of validators that comply with stringent standards. This curated approach reduces the risks associated with blockchain transactions while maintaining the scalability and interoperability of public blockchain networks.

To further enhance compliance, the platform introduces “super admin rights” exclusively for regulators. The feature provides oversight authorities with tools to scrutinize fund movements. This offers an additional layer of transparency and trust in transactions.

Collaboration has been key to the development of Project Dama 2. Deutsche Bank has partnered with firms such as Memento Blockchain Pte. and Interop Labs to integrate advanced technologies like ZKsync. This collaboration aligns the platform with regulatory requirements while addressing the operational needs of financial institutions.

The bank plans to release a minimum viable product (MVP) for Project Dama 2 in 2025, pending regulatory approval. If successful, this initiative could serve as a model for other institutions exploring the integration of blockchain technology in traditional finance.

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Ronny Mugendi
Ronny Mugendi is a seasoned crypto journalist with four years of professional experience, having contributed significantly to various media outlets on cryptocurrency trends and technologies. With over 4000 published articles across various media outlets, he aims to inform, educate and introduce more people to the Blockchain and DeFi world. Outside of his journalism career, Ronny enjoys the thrill of bike riding, exploring new trails and landscapes.
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