🔴 Optimism Rewards 189 Builders

**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. [Read the full details](https://www.optimism.io/blog/op-mainnet-the-enterprise-launch-pad)

**Key scaling insights from recent panel discussion:** - Scaling requires **real user value**, not just bigger numbers - Major challenges include compute bottlenecks, parallelism issues, and cross-chain liquidity gaps - **Interoperability creates win-win scenarios** where competitors can build on each other's work *"Through interoperability, we grow the pie"* - collaborative approach benefits entire ecosystem rather than zero-sum competition. Focus shifts from pure performance metrics to solving fundamental infrastructure problems that deliver tangible benefits to users.

**OP Labs CTO Karl** participated in a live **Scaling EVM panel** at the "A New Horizon" event hosted by Dromos Labs in New York City. The discussion focused on **Ethereum scaling solutions** and technical developments in the ecosystem. - Panel streamed live on X (formerly Twitter) - Event hosted by Dromos Labs in NYC - Focus on EVM scaling technologies Watch the full panel discussion: [Live Stream](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1YpKkkdNPXMKj)

**Dromos Labs doubles down on Ethereum's future** at their "A New Horizon" event, with CTO Stas Sucov announcing full commitment to the upcoming **Glamsterdam release**. Key developments: - Early Optimism Superchain builders express excitement for next Ethereum upgrade - **Metalane project** represents their "all-in" bet on Glamsterdam's potential - Company commits to **100% vendor neutrality** - Full support pledged for Superchain and Ethereum interoperability priorities The announcement highlights growing anticipation around Ethereum's roadmap among established builders in the ecosystem.

**Optimism co-founder Ben Jones discussed Ethereum's future in the U.S.** at Chainlink's SmartCon, covering policy changes and the Superchain ecosystem. **Key institutional adoption metrics:** - Stablecoins serving as cross-border payment rails - Real World Assets grew 14x to $30B over two years - ETFs becoming mainstream adoption tools **Superchain dominance:** - 70.7% of all Layer 2 transaction fees flow through Superchain - 9% of total crypto transactions - $22B in onchain assets - OP Stack powers 3 of top 4 L2s including Base and Unichain **The institutional shift is real** - companies are moving beyond testing to actively building with crypto infrastructure. With regulatory clarity improving and turnkey solutions available, the foundation for widespread institutional adoption is solidifying. Full discussion available starting at 21:05 in the SmartCon recording.