Tydro Protocol Launches with Aave, Kraken, and Ink Chain Partnership

**Optimism's OP Stack has evolved from solving Ethereum's scaling challenges into powering a dominant ecosystem.** The **Superchain now processes 58.5% of all Layer 2 transactions**, securing billions in onchain value across major networks including Base, Ink, Soneium, and Unichain. **Key achievements:** - Transformed Ethereum's roadmap into reality - Made blockspace abundant and accessible for billions - Created shared infrastructure benefiting multiple leading L2 networks The OP Stack's success demonstrates how collaborative scaling solutions can dominate the market while maintaining shared security and upgrades across the ecosystem.

The **Optimism Foundation** announced a planned treasury management operation moving significant funds to OP Mainnet. **Key Details:** - ~$36M USDC being bridged from L1 to OP Mainnet - ~7K ETH also included in the transfer - Part of ongoing treasury management operations - Foundation emphasizes **transparency** in announcing the move This follows the Foundation's pattern of proactive communication about large token movements, similar to previous announcements including a 22M OP token transfer in 2023. The move represents standard treasury operations as the Foundation manages its assets across different layers of the Ethereum ecosystem.

Optimism Collective announces its H2 strategic goal: achieving $100M monthly in cross-chain asset transfers across interoperable Stage 1 chains. The Citizens House introduces three stakeholder groups: - Top 15 chains by revenue - Top 100 apps by gas fees - End-users with verified activity Key registration requirements: - End-users must prove human status via WorldCoin - Limited spots available - Sybil protection through HumanPassport screening This follows Optimism's recent $2M bug bounty extension for Superchain protocol upgrades, which has already paid out $2.6M since 2022. [Register for citizenship](http://atlas.optimism.io/citizenship)

The Superchain ecosystem continues to expand with the OP Stack emerging as the dominant L2 solution. Key metrics include: - 50+ chains and $17B+ in TVL - 6 of top 10 L2s running OP Stack - Powers 70% of all L2 transactions Recent developments: - Four networks (OP Mainnet, Base, Unichain, Ink) reached Stage 1 decentralization - Flashblocks upgrade reducing transaction times to ~200ms - Native interop features coming this summer - Growing number of teams joining Superchain Incubator The platform emphasizes security, speed, and seamless cross-chain interactions while maintaining Ethereum compatibility.

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.*