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At Last, Blockchain Developer OP Labs Delivers ‘Fault Proofs’ Missing From Core Design
3.10.2023
The developer’s OP Stack software – the blueprint for Coinbase’s new Base blockchain – had been criticized for the lack of a crucial security feature, likened to driving a fast car without airbags
Optimism network launches testnet fault-proof system in pursuit of decentralization
3.10.2023
OP Labs implemented its modular fault-proof system on the OP Goerli testnet
Avalanche and Optimism under pressure, while this 100x Bitcoin fork attracts investors
3.10.2023
With Avalanche (AVAX) and Optimism (OP) seemingly struggling, on-chain data suggests the Bitcoin fork predicted to 100x, Bitcoin Spark (BTCS), is attracting more investors. Avalanche Avalanche (AVAX) has recently found itself in a challenging position after encountering a formidable rejection...
Optimism Plunges 9.29% Ahead of $30 Million Token Unlock -What’s Going On?
26.9.2023
Ethereum layer 2 network Optimism faces headwinds as its price slumps nearly 10% in the week ahead of the planned token unlock on Sept 30.
At press time, the price of OP exchanges hands at $1.26 falling by 9.29% over the past seven days. After a sharp fall slightly above 3% yesterday, the token...
Layer 2 Network Optimism Announces $26 Million Airdrop to 31,870 Wallets
26.9.2023
Layer 2 network Optimism announced the third airdrop of OP tokens to 31,870 qualified addresses aimed at bolstering community participation.
In an announcement on X (formerly Twitter), the company stated that the airdrop will see it allocate 19.4 million OP tokens approximately $26 million...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: MicroStrategy's Accumulation Reinforces Optimism as It Emerges as a Beacon in Lebanon's Crisis
26.9.2023
Bitcoin's price is slightly up at just above $26,200, while the overall crypto market has risen by 0.70% to a valuation of $1.05 trillion.
MicroStrategy's acquisition of $150 million worth of Bitcoin has boosted confidence in the digital currency market and its role as an economic salve. ...
Optimism OP token slips 10% in week ahead of $30M token unlock
26.9.2023
Optimism slid as much as 10% in the week leading up to a scheduled token unlock that will see 24 million OP tokens released onto the market
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
Optimism Slumps Most Among Crypto Majors Ahead of $30M Token Unlock
25.9.2023
Optimism’s native token OP has dropped over 10% in a week, the most among the largest cryptocurrencies, ahead of its unlocking date that will increase the token’s supply
Google Cloud adds 11 blockchains to data warehouse 'BigQuery'
22.9.2023
Google’s BigQuery added 11 new public datasets for blockchain networks, allowing users to obtain a variety of data from these networks
Coinbase’s L2 Blockchain Base Skyrockets 111% in 41 Days, Overtaking Solana in TVL
21.9.2023
According to statistics, Coinbase’s Layer two (L2) blockchain, built on Ethereum and using Optimism’s open-source OP Stack, has grown significantly in the past 41 days. Since August, when the platform had a total value locked (TVL) of $175 million, the figure has increased 111% to $370...
Polygon Emerges as Suitor for Celo’s New Layer-2 Blockchain, Competing With OP Stack
21.9.2023
Celo, which is ditching its standalone blockchain in favor of a new "layer-2" network atop Ethereum, had originally signaled plans to rely on Optimism's OP Stack, a similar customizable kit to Polygon's but using Optimism’s “optimistic” technology
Optimism Foundation Sells $157M OP Tokens, Citing 'Treasury Management'
21.9.2023
The foundation behind layer 2 blockchain Optimism has sold 116 million OP tokens ($157 million) to seven separate purchasers, according to an announcement on the Optimism governance website
Optimism to sell $160M in OP tokens to 7 purchasers via private sale
21.9.2023
The Optimism Network has revealed that it will sell 116 million OP tokens in a series of planned sales
The Protocol: Ethereum Struggles With Sprawl as Optimism Airdrops $27M
20.9.2023
Last week marked the one-year anniversary of Ethereum’s historic “Merge” – the shift to a more energy-efficient proof-of-stake network. But in some ways the largest smart-contract blockchain has become a victim of its own success: Staking is so popular that the number of network validators...
Understanding the Economics of Ethereum Layer 2s
20.9.2023
Explosive Ethereum growth is on the way, with layer 2s like Arbitrum, Optimism and now Base paving the way, Michael Nadeau of The DeFi Report writes
Optimism Quietly Rolls Out Third Community Airdrop
19.9.2023
Optimism airdrops 19,411,313 token worth $27 million
Best Crypto to Buy Now September 18 – Chainlink, ApeCoin, Optimism
19.9.2023
Anticipation of a pause in interest rate hikes, spurred by the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on September 20, stimulated a marked increase in Bitcoin prices earlier today.
Bitcoin rose over 3.4% to hit a September high above $27,400 after a stagnant weekend where it held...
Navigating the bear: How Domini.art, Litecoin, and Optimism are still winning?
18.9.2023
Litecoin ($LTC) and Optimism ($OP) are top crypto projects whose recent developments have attracted ongoing attention from traders, developers, and investors alike – even in this bear market cycle. Litecoin recently halved its miner rewards, while Optimism anchors Worldcoin ($WLD), a project...
Optimism to allocate unclaimed funds from initial airdrop
18.9.2023
Optimism, an Ethereum layer 2 network, has announced plans to disburse the unused funds that were left over from its initial airdrop. The direct receivers will be to the identified addresses that were left out. The airdrop that began on the 1st of June,2022, was responsible for disbursing...