Velodrome Finance Expands Across Superchain

**Blockscout has upgraded its blockchain explorer tools** to provide better visibility and user experience for the Optimism ecosystem. The enhanced tools offer: - **Sharper visibility** for tracking blockchain activity - **Improved UX** for both builders and end users - **Seamless integration** across the Optimism network Blockscout's explorer allows users to search blocks, transactions, and addresses while providing developers with API endpoints for easy blockchain data integration. **Key features include:** - Multichain support across 500+ networks - Wallet connectivity for advanced features - DAppscout marketplace for safe dapp discovery - Smart contract interaction capabilities The partnership with Optimism strengthens the ecosystem's infrastructure, making blockchain exploration more accessible for developers and users alike.

**OP Mainnet maintains momentum** in scaling real-world usage throughout its ecosystem. The Layer 2 solution continues to demonstrate growth in practical applications, building on its foundation as a fast, stable, and scalable Ethereum solution. - Sustained scaling efforts across the network - Real usage metrics showing continued expansion - Ecosystem-wide growth patterns maintained This development reinforces OP Mainnet's position as a key infrastructure layer for Ethereum scaling solutions.

The **Superchain ecosystem** reported strong performance metrics for the past month, demonstrating significant growth in transaction volume and asset security. **Key Statistics:** - $21.7B in total assets secured - 32 active chains in the network - 20M+ daily transactions processed - $5.7B in stablecoins deployed onchain **Major Chains Include:** - Base - OP Mainnet - Unichain - World Chain - Soneium - Ink - Build on Bob These numbers show **consistent performance** compared to August's metrics of $21.8B secured across 33 chains with 17M daily transactions, indicating stable growth in the Layer 2 ecosystem. The high transaction volume and substantial stablecoin presence suggest **strong user adoption** and real economic activity across the Superchain network.

**Optimism's Superchain vision is taking shape** as multiple Layer 2 networks unite under one composable ecosystem. Optimism co-founder Ben Chain explains how major chains are **building together rather than competing**: - Optimism, Base, Ink, Soneium, and Unichain collaborating - Single composable layer where new features benefit all participants - Shared OP Stack infrastructure strengthening the entire network This approach represents a shift from isolated blockchain development to **coordinated ecosystem growth**. Each chain contributes to collective scaling power while maintaining individual identity. The Superchain model demonstrates how Ethereum scaling can work through **strategic collaboration** rather than fragmentation. [Watch the full explanation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-iK3GKpeN8&t=3s)

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)