Automata Network has been welcomed to the Superchain Ecosystem. This announcement comes as part of Optimism Collective's ongoing efforts to scale Ethereum.
Key points:
- Applications for Retro Funding 5 are open
- Deadline: October 14
- Eligibility criteria available for review
- New impact metrics for evaluating contributions to OP Stack
The Superchain continues to grow, with recent additions including:
- ArenaZ
- Shape L2
Other notable updates:
- Launch of @optimismgovbot for governance updates
- Chain Delegation program onboarding more teams
- @OptimismGrants fueling Superchain growth
For more information and to apply, visit: http://retrofunding.optimism.io
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