Optimism foundation
Ethereum layer-2 developer OP Labs cuts roles to 'narrow focus'
The firm plays a central role in the development of Optimism, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling network designed to make transactions faster and cheaper by processing activity off the Ethereum main chain.
Optimism's OP token falls after Base moves away from the network's 'OP stack' in major tech shift
Base launched in 2023 and quickly became one of the most widely used Ethereum layer-2 networks.
Aero DEX aims to fix liquidity fragmentation and dethrone the incumbents
The rollout of Aero, targeted for the second quarter of 2026, will take direct aim at incumbents like Uniswap and Curve, the team told CoinDesk.
Optimism governance approves OP token buyback plan tied to superchain revenue
The proposal links the OP token more directly to the economic performance of the Superchain.
Optimism community begins vote on OP token buybacks
The Optimism Foundation's proposal would link the value of the OP token more directly to the economic performance of the Superchain.
Optimism proposes OP token buybacks using 50% of Superchain revenue
Under the proposal, which is set to move to a governance vote on January 22, Optimism would begin monthly buybacks starting in February.
Celo Migration to Layer-2 Network Is Done, Bringing in New Era for the Blockchain
The transition ends a long journey beginning back in July 2023 and a fierce competition, won by Optimism, convincing the Celo ecosystem to build with their tech.
Uniswap Labs Officially Launches Layer-2 ‘Unichain’
Powered by Optimism's OP stack, Unichain—like other layer-2s on Ethereum—offers faster and cheaper transactions compared to Ethereum's mainnet.
Sony’s Layer-2 Blockchain 'Soneium' Goes Live
The 78-year-old technology giant is the latest big name company to release a blockchain using Optimism's OP Stack.
Kraken’s Ink Layer-2 Goes Live
The team had originally planned for Ink to go live in early 2025, so the launch of the main network is ahead of schedule.
