Velodrome Finance Expands Across Superchain

**Scaling isn't just about bigger numbers** - it's about delivering real value to users, according to insights from @karl_dot_tech at the New Horizon event. Key challenges identified: - Compute bottlenecks - Parallelism implementation - Cross-chain liquidity issues **Real progress requires solving these together**, not chasing TPS metrics alone. *"Through interoperability, we grow the pie. You can build something a competitor builds on, and both of you win."* The focus shifts from raw performance claims to **practical solutions** that enhance user experience and enable true blockchain collaboration.

Optimism has **refreshed its homepage** with more than just a visual redesign. The update provides a **clearer view into the mission** behind the OP Stack. The new homepage aims to better communicate Optimism's goals and the purpose of their technology stack to visitors. Check out the updated site at [optimism.io](https://www.optimism.io/)

**OP Mainnet** has implemented backup block building across multiple cloud environments, significantly improving network resilience and reliability. Key developments: - Multi-cloud infrastructure provides redundancy for block production - Enhanced network stability through distributed backup systems - Collaboration with Sunnyside.io enables this infrastructure upgrade This upgrade represents a **critical infrastructure improvement** for the Optimism network, ensuring continued operation even if primary block building systems experience issues. The multi-cloud approach distributes risk across different providers, reducing single points of failure that could impact network performance.

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.