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Is Optimism's 'Superchain' Winning the Ethereum Layer-2 Race?
6.11.2024
One of the biggest trends of 2023 among the leading layer-2 projects on Ethereum was the emergence of “blockchain in a box,” where the teams encouraged developers to clone their code to spin up new layer 2s. Now, it appears, one project in particular, Optimism, appears to be pulling away as...
Build on Bitcoin Protocol Joins Superchain as First Hybrid L2
31.10.2024
BOB, short for “Build on Bitcoin,” is now part of the Superchain ecosystem, a network expanding with Optimism’s OP Stack. As a hybrid layer-two (L2) solution, BOB taps into the strengths of both Bitcoin and Ethereum, merging Bitcoin’s security with Ethereum’s...
BOB Becomes First Bitcoin Layer-2 Project to Join Optimism's 'Superchain'
30.10.2024
BOB's aim is to create bridges between itself and layer-1 blockchains like Ethereum, with the ultimate goal of making Bitcoin the center of DeFi. Its decision adds to the critical mass of blockchain developers choosing to build on Optimism's OP Stack
Kraken Picks Optimism for New Layer-2 Network, Joining Coinbase's Base on 'Superchain'
24.10.2024
The disclosure comes nearly a year after CoinDesk broke the news that Kraken was considering its own layer-2 network, following the runaway success enjoyed by Base after it launched in mid-2023
Uniswap (UNI) books 25% weekly gain leading into Unichain launch
11.10.2024
UNI defies the marketwide sell-off by posting a 10%+ gain after the launch of Unichain
Uniswap launches its own layer-2, Unichain
10.10.2024
The app chain promises faster and cheaper transactions and cross-chain interoperability, according to Uniswap
Sony Block Solutions Labs Introduces Soneium, an Ethereum L2 Project
25.8.2024
Sony Block Solutions Labs, an initiative by Sony Group, recently introduced Soneium, an Ethereum layer two (L2) blockchain. Designed to seamlessly connect Web3 and Web2, Soneium promises enhanced scalability, efficiency, and a developer-friendly environment. The project’s goal is to make...
Optimism to roll out new Superchain features for layer-3 devs
9.5.2024
The layer-2 Ethereum scaling provider wants to onboard developers to build layer-3 DApps on its Superchain
MetaMask ‘glitch’ caused opBNB recommended fees to be too high: Report
25.9.2023
According to BNB Chain, MetaMask was averaging recommended fees from multiple networks, causing opBNB recommended fees to be too high
Base publishes an update on its commitment to Superchain
25.8.2023
Base has published the update on its commitment to Superchain, assuring the community that its work toward enhancing decentralization is ongoing. The announcement adds a reminder about building the mechanism on OP Stack along with Optimism. The overall objective is to achieve an economy that goes...
Base, Optimism unveil shared governance and revenue-sharing framework
24.8.2023
The two networks will share profits and governance using multi-signature wallets, and a ‘Security Council’ will be formed as the ecosystem grows
Optimism successfully completes ‘Bedrock’ hard fork, reducing deposit times, layer-1 fees
6.6.2023
The upgrade is part of a series of reforms meant to increase modularity in the OP Stack, allowing developers to spin up their own networks using the software
Optimism Completes ‘Bedrock’ Hard Fork, in Pursuit of Superchain
6.6.2023
Developers behind the layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum say the upgrade will reduce gas fees and cut deposit confirmation times
Optimism 'Bedrock' Upgrade to Speed Confirmations, Cut Gas Fees, Set Path to 'Superchain'
5.6.2023
The "Bedrock” upgrade will improve the usability of the chain by lowering gas fees and cutting deposit-confirmation times by 90% – pitched as a key step toward the Optimism network's goal of becoming a "Superchain."
Optimism Price Prediction - Superchain Momentum Could Drive OP Above ATH of $4.57
27.2.2023
OP, the ticker of Optimism, the cryptocurrency that powers popular and fast-growing Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution Optimism, has slipped back by about 5.0% on Monday and was last changing hands in the $2.80s according to Trading View citing Coinbase exchange data. Since the start of February...
Superchain Network Raises $4M to Build Decentralized Data Indexing Protocol
21.2.2023
The $4 million combined seed and pre-seed round included participation from Blockchain Capital, Maven 11 and other investors
Baidu Launches SuperChain + More News
6.1.2020
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Chinese search engine giant Baidu launched its SuperChain, an 'open network' that provides users an environment...