Flashblocks Technology Goes Live on Optimism Mainnet

⚡ Flashblocks Hit Optimism

By Ankr Liquid Staking
Oct 2, 2025, 3:08 PM
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Flashblocks are now operational on Optimism mainnet, marking another milestone for the scaling technology.​

The deployment follows previous launches on other networks including Unichain, which is also powered by the OP Stack.​ This expansion demonstrates the growing adoption of Flashblocks technology across Ethereum Layer 2 solutions.​

  • Flashblocks aim to improve transaction speed in DeFi applications
  • Technology is now available on multiple OP Stack-based networks
  • Represents continued infrastructure development for faster blockchain transactions

The launch positions Optimism users to access enhanced transaction capabilities through this new infrastructure layer.​

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