Optimism

**OP Labs co-founder and product lead joining The Rollup live from Devconnect** Tynes and Eli Haims from OP Labs will appear on The Rollup podcast tomorrow (Nov 18) at 3PM ART, broadcasting live from Devconnect. The discussion will cover **all things Optimism** as the team connects with the community during one of crypto's biggest developer conferences. - Live podcast format from major industry event - Direct access to OP Labs leadership insights - Timing coincides with active Devconnect programming This represents continued community engagement from the Optimism ecosystem during a key gathering of Ethereum developers and builders.

**Live L2 Panel Discussion** Optimism's @tyneslol is currently presenting at a live panel discussion focused on the **future of Layer 2 solutions**. - Panel explores how Optimism is influencing L2 development - Discussion covers scaling solutions for Ethereum - Live broadcast available on X/Twitter [Watch the live stream](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1yoKMPBAYbkxQ?s=20) *Tune in now to catch insights on L2 innovation and Ethereum's scaling roadmap.*

**Startale Group** and **Soneium** are launching new initiatives to support developers building Mini Apps across the Superchain ecosystem. The **Startale App** has entered closed beta as an all-in-one gateway to the Soneium ecosystem. Users can: - Discover new projects and earn rewards - Engage with Soneium through AA-powered onchain experiences - Earn STAR Points and access early airdrops - Get priority access to token generation events (TGEs) Built by Sony Block Solutions Labs, the platform focuses on making onchain interactions more accessible through Mini Apps integration. The initiative represents expanding infrastructure support for developers looking to build on Ethereum-compatible networks.

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.*

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.

Attention app developers: Prepare for Superchain Interop with Supersim, a lightweight tool for local Superchain simulation. Key features include: - Developer-friendly interface - Local Superchain simulation - L2 to L2 message passing testing - Cross-chain feature and app flow iteration **Workshop Details:** - Date: October 23, 2024 - Time: 1800 UTC - Host: @allam_hamdi Supersim allows developers to simulate cross-chain application flows, message passing infrastructure, and OP Stack logic with a single command. This enables local observation of cross-chain interactions and multi-chain app iteration. Register for the workshop: https://lu.ma/interopworkshops Get started with Supersim: https://docs.optimism.io/builders/app-developers/tools/supersim

**Uniswap community chooses Optimism** for Unichain, citing: - Battle-tested, open-source technology - Superchain's network effects and interoperability roadmap - Shared goal of scaling Ethereum **Key features of Unichain:** - Built on OP Stack - 1-second confirmation times (aiming for 250ms) - Optimized for cross-chain liquidity - Supports Superchain Interop-compatible ERC20s **Benefits:** - Fast, low-cost transactions - Seamless cross-chain asset and data movement - Contributes to Optimism Collective **Call-to-Action:** Learn more about Superchain Interop and mint a commemorative NFT.

The OP Stack, a blockchain framework designed to scale Ethereum, has been modular and open-source since its inception. Despite its name, it's not limited to optimistic rollups. - Helps developers scale Ethereum - Modular and open-source architecture - Versatile beyond optimistic rollups The community is eager to see how developers will utilize the OP Stack to innovate and expand Ethereum's capabilities. **Let's continue building together and push the boundaries of blockchain technology.**