Optimism

**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.

**OP Mainnet** has launched its first institutional stablecoin yield solution, developed through a partnership between Utila, Morpho Labs, Gauntlet, and Yield. **Key Performance Metrics:** - 20M gas/second throughput - $3.2B total value secured - $700M in stablecoins - 250ms transaction speed via Flashblocks - 99.99% uptime This enterprise-grade solution provides institutions with reliable infrastructure for building and scaling onchain operations. The platform combines high performance with low transaction costs, positioning itself as the foundation for next-generation financial products. [Read the full details](https://www.optimism.io/blog/op-mainnet-the-enterprise-launch-pad)

**Key scaling insights from recent panel discussion:** - Scaling requires **real user value**, not just bigger numbers - Major challenges include compute bottlenecks, parallelism issues, and cross-chain liquidity gaps - **Interoperability creates win-win scenarios** where competitors can build on each other's work *"Through interoperability, we grow the pie"* - collaborative approach benefits entire ecosystem rather than zero-sum competition. Focus shifts from pure performance metrics to solving fundamental infrastructure problems that deliver tangible benefits to users.

**OP Labs CTO Karl** participated in a live **Scaling EVM panel** at the "A New Horizon" event hosted by Dromos Labs in New York City. The discussion focused on **Ethereum scaling solutions** and technical developments in the ecosystem. - Panel streamed live on X (formerly Twitter) - Event hosted by Dromos Labs in NYC - Focus on EVM scaling technologies Watch the full panel discussion: [Live Stream](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1YpKkkdNPXMKj) *Stay informed on the latest Ethereum scaling developments.*

**Dromos Labs doubles down on Ethereum's future** at their "A New Horizon" event, with CTO Stas Sucov announcing full commitment to the upcoming **Glamsterdam release**. Key developments: - Early Optimism Superchain builders express excitement for next Ethereum upgrade - **Metalane project** represents their "all-in" bet on Glamsterdam's potential - Company commits to **100% vendor neutrality** - Full support pledged for Superchain and Ethereum interoperability priorities The announcement highlights growing anticipation around Ethereum's roadmap among established builders in the 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.*

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