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Wintermute's 'Amateur Mistake' Leads to Loss of 20M Optimism Tokens
9.6.2022
A mistake by crypto market maker Wintermute has resulted in the loss of 20m Optimism (OP) tokens currently worth USD 17m.
In preparation for the OP token launch, Wintermute was to receive "a temporary grant" of OP 20m for liquidity provisioning services. After successfully sending two test...
$15M of Optimism Tokens Stolen by an Attacker After Wintermute Sent Wrong Wallet Address
9.6.2022
The theft, which follows the OP token’s botched airdrop, sent the token’s price to new lows
Optimism loses 20M tokens after L1 and L2 confusion exploited
9.6.2022
Although the airdrop took place less than two weeks ago, problems have already arisen for the vaunted layer-2 scaling solution’s team and market maker
TrueFi launches on Optimism, expanding access to on-chain credit
7.6.2022
Several projects have launched on Optimism this year with the goal of giving users instant transactions and lower gas fees
Apecoin Community Votes on Keeping APE Token in the Ethereum Ecosystem
3.6.2022
The Apecoin community is in the midst of discussing whether or not the crypto asset should remain within the Ethereum ecosystem. While AIP-41 voting started today, the proposal’s voting process will end on June 8, 2022, at 9 p.m. (ET). Meanwhile, the project’s native token APE...
Vitalik shows support for Optimism’s governance structure and OP gas proposal
3.6.2022
The Ethereum co-founder has often advocated for projects to move away from coin voting in DeFi and DeGov, as it will enable smaller holders a chance to truly participate in governance
Balancer launches on Ethereum L2 network Optimism
2.6.2022
There are currently 38 projects deployed on the Ethereum layer-2 network. More are expected as attention shifts to scalability
Optimism token falls 40% prompting calls to bar dumpers from airdrops
2.6.2022
“Why should Optimism Collective continue rewarding these kinds of mercenary actors who will dump their tokens on first sight? Why should any future airdrops reward these addresses?” an OP governance member argued
Optimism's OP Token Plummets After Botched Airdrop
1.6.2022
A controversial Optimism governance proposal is pushing for some wallets that sold the airdrop to be banned from future airdrops
Optimism Perpetual Futures Listed on FTX Exchange
1.6.2022
Optimism begins the new month with a new listing on the FTX exchange. Investors can access Optimism futures from FTX for the best rates possible. The new inclusion might bring the exchange closer to its dream of market domination. The giant growth of DeFi, particularly in the last couple of years...
Optimism's OP Token in Roller Coaster Mode after a 'Turbulent Launch'
1.6.2022
OP token by Optimism, a second layer scaling solution for Ethereum (ETH), went on a roller coaster following a "turbulent launch" that led to unprecedented demand and caused delays on the Optimism blockchain mainnet....
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Optimism airdrop overwhelmed by all-time high demand: ‘Scaling is hard’
1.6.2022
“Wow, what a day. OP Drop #1 had a turbulent launch which we finally stabilized after more than five hours of non-stop work,” Optimism stated
Optimism Tokens Claimed By Users Ahead of Official Airdrop Announcement
31.5.2022
The Ethereum scaling solution’s long-awaited airdrop is expected to go live on Tuesday, but some users have already claimed tokens
Veteran Investor Jim Rogers Optimistic About Future of Crypto Money
24.5.2022
Renowned investor Jim Rogers, who co-founded the Quantum Fund with billionaire investor George Soros, says he has “optimism about the future of crypto money.” However, he is skeptical of central bank digital currencies and warned that the world is looking for something to replace...
Layer-2 adoption could spur the next crypto turning point
23.5.2022
A mysterious Redditor may turn out to be clairvoyant with predictions that layer-2 scaling solutions on Ethereum will take center stage in the coming months
Terra Collapse Continues to Plague Defi — Value Locked in Cross-Chain Bridges Down 20% This Month
19.5.2022
Following the aftermath of the Terra blockchain fiasco, decentralized finance (defi) continues to feel the impact of the project’s fallout. During the last four days the total value locked (TVL) in defi has dropped 2.61% in value, and cross-chain bridges have lost roughly 20.3% during...
Bitcoin, Ether Hover Above Support Amid China Optimism, U.S. Futures Bump
17.5.2022
Crypto markets added 3.2% on Tuesday after nearly a week of steady declines
Hop Protocol reveals details of Hop DAO and Optimism-style airdrop
6.5.2022
Cross-chain bridging protocol, Hop has launched Hop DAO, its community-owned governance structure that will see early users airdropped 8% of all HOP tokens
Is Bitcoin price optimism fading after the crypto market’s rocky April?
3.5.2022
Approximately $3.8 million has been created or returned to the BTC network by whale addresses since the Russian-Ukrainian war began
Axie Infinity’s Post-Hack Metrics Beckon Optimism, Not Despair
29.4.2022
Daniel C. Park is the data journalist at Covalent, a blockchain data specialist. ______
The theft of USD 625m from Ronin unfazed Axie Infinity players’ bullish feelings, a remarkable tale and test of brand loyalty that validates Sky Mavis’ USD 3bn valuation.
The cascade of SLP and...