Optimism

**Swellchain**, a major liquidity hub for restaked assets, has officially launched on the Optimism Superchain mainnet. The platform aims to unlock value through restaking mechanisms, enabling users to scale and build within the Ethereum ecosystem. - Now live and accessible via app.swellnetwork.io - Focuses on restaking asset liquidity - Integrated with Optimism Superchain ecosystem Users can immediately begin exploring the platform's features and participate in the restaking ecosystem.

**Ink Protocol** has officially launched on the Superchain, marking a significant milestone in Ethereum scaling solutions. The protocol aims to enhance Ethereum's capabilities through: - Improved transaction processing - Enhanced scalability features - Seamless integration with existing Ethereum infrastructure This launch follows the initial announcement from October 2024, demonstrating steady development progress in the Ethereum ecosystem. *Users can now access Ink's features directly through the Superchain network.*

Kraken's Layer 2 solution Ink has launched ahead of schedule on the Optimism Superchain due to overwhelming demand. Key highlights: - Developer community grew to 100k+ members in weeks - Testnet saw millions of transactions from hundreds of thousands of wallets - Will contribute to OP governance and revenue sharing - Brings 10M+ Kraken users and deep liquidity to the ecosystem - Built on MIT-licensed OP Stack with shared security The launch accelerated from Q1 2025 to now, demonstrating strong market fit. Ink represents a bridge between CeFi and DeFi, supporting DEXs, lending, and yield protocols. Users can start exploring apps at inkonchain.com/dashboard.

The final phase of a significant milestone is approaching, marking the culmination of a process that began in early December. - Initial countdown started on December 5th - Project entered final stages by December 17th - Completion expected by December 19th This sequential progression indicates a carefully planned and executed timeline. The structured approach suggests thorough preparation and systematic implementation. **Stay tuned** for updates as this significant development unfolds.

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.**

Automata Network has been welcomed to the Superchain Ecosystem. This announcement comes as part of Optimism Collective's ongoing efforts to scale Ethereum. Key points: - Applications for Retro Funding 5 are open - Deadline: October 14 - Eligibility criteria available for review - New impact metrics for evaluating contributions to OP Stack The Superchain continues to grow, with recent additions including: - ArenaZ - Shape L2 Other notable updates: - Launch of @optimismgovbot for governance updates - Chain Delegation program onboarding more teams - @OptimismGrants fueling Superchain growth For more information and to apply, visit: http://retrofunding.optimism.io

Superchain Interop is set to revolutionize user experience across Layer 2 networks. Key features include: - Users can purchase NFTs or tokens using funds from any interoperable Superchain L2 - Network switching will be eliminated for integrated apps - The Superchain will function as a single, unified chain This development builds on previous announcements: - One integration grants access to all users and assets across the Superchain - Fungible, portable assets for users - No need for bridge-hunting While full protocol-level interoperability is still in development, users can currently experience interop through Superchain Bridges like brid.gg and superbridge.app.

The upcoming Superchain Demo Day will showcase presentations from WebHash (@webhash_eth) and TokenEngineering (@tokengineering). This event is part of a series, with previous sessions held on August 15th and September 30th. Key points: - Superchain focuses on Ethereum scalability - Regular demo days feature innovative projects - WebHash and TokenEngineering to present their work Stay tuned for insights into cutting-edge Ethereum developments and potential advancements in blockchain technology.