Mr. @kelvinfichter, a smart contractor, will be giving a tutorial on deploying your first smart contract to OP Mainnet with @chainlink on October 31st, 2023 at 15:00 UTC. Registration is required.
Superchain Interop Development Update
Ethereum's Superchain Interoperability solution is progressing according to schedule. The development team has confirmed implementation will begin in early 2025. Key updates: - Initial testing phase completed successfully - Integration framework finalized - Security audits underway The interoperability solution aims to enhance cross-chain communication while maintaining Ethereum's core security features. Technical specifications have been published on the Ethereum Foundation GitHub repository. *Implementation Timeline*: - Q1 2025: Initial deployment - Q2 2025: Network-wide activation - Q3 2025: Full feature rollout
Unichain Incentives Launch Date Confirmed
Unichain has officially announced the launch of their network incentives program, scheduled to go live on April 15th, 2025. This development marks a significant milestone for the protocol, following their earlier community engagement initiatives. - Launch Date: April 15th, 2025 - Platform: Unichain - Status: Confirmed Community members can prepare to participate in the incentives program when it goes live next week.
More Chains Join OP Governance
The Optimism Collective continues to expand its Superchain ecosystem through the Chain Delegation program. Notable new additions include Soneium, ArenaZ, and Shape L2. The initiative aims to scale Ethereum by onboarding more teams to participate in governance decisions. A new optimismgovbot has been launched to provide governance updates. Key developments: - Chain Delegation program expansion - New governance participants - Updated impact metrics for Retro Funding 5 More details available at [Optimism Governance](https://gov.optimism.io/t/season-6-chain-delegation-program-amended/8131)
Audit Contest Announcements for Superchain and STRK Staking
Two major audit contests have been announced for blockchain security: - **Superchain Security Contest** Open invitation for whitehats and developers to audit code for secure interoperability [Contest Details](https://cantina.xyz/competitions/44b385bf-e51a-4e6c-b3a8-adbbe24d16e1) - **STRK Staking Contract Audit** CodeHawks contest starting April 4th Prize pool: $80k USDC KYC required [Registration Link](https://codehawks.cyfrin.io/c/2025-04-starknet-part-2) *Both contests offer opportunities for security researchers to contribute to blockchain infrastructure security.*
Superchain Interop Launches, Unifying Cross-Chain Experience
Superchain interoperability has officially launched, enabling seamless interaction between previously fragmented blockchain networks. Key features: - Cross-chain event reading without additional trust requirements - Single integration point for developers - Universal access to assets and users across the Superchain - Elimination of manual network switching and bridge hunting The system creates a unified blockchain experience that functions as a single cohesive network, significantly simplifying both development and user experience.