OP Mainnet Launches First Institutional Stablecoin Yield Solution
OP Mainnet Launches First Institutional Stablecoin Yield Solution
🏦 Institutional Yield Arrives
OP Mainnet has launched its first institutional stablecoin yield solution, developed through a partnership between Utila, Morpho Labs, Gauntlet, and Yield.
Key Performance Metrics:
- 20M gas/second throughput
- $3.2B total value secured
- $700M in stablecoins
- 250ms transaction speed via Flashblocks
- 99.99% uptime
This enterprise-grade solution provides institutions with reliable infrastructure for building and scaling onchain operations. The platform combines high performance with low transaction costs, positioning itself as the foundation for next-generation financial products.
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