Optimism

About Optimism

Optimism is described as more than a single blockchain: it is a growing network of chains called the Superchain, all built on the open-source OP Stack. OP Mainnet was the first chain in this network, and many prominent chains now run on the OP Stack, including Base (by Coinbase), Unichain (by Uniswap), Ink (by Kraken), and World Chain (by Worldcoin). The OP Stack is described as the leading framework for Ethereum Layer 2 chains, powering the majority of L2 activity today. Every OP Chain in the Superchain contributes back to the Optimism Collective, and all chains follow a standardized revenue-sharing model: the greater of 2.5% of total chain revenue or 15% of onchain profit (defined as fees minus L1 gas costs) is paid back to Optimism. By aligning economic incentives across many chains, Optimism aims to transform Ethereum scaling into a sustainable flywheel by delivering fast, low-cost transactions while reinvesting in the future of the ecosystem. OP holders participate in governance to shape protocol upgrades, funding decisions, and more.

• Optimism's Superchain includes chains launched by Coinbase (Base), Uniswap (Unichain), Kraken (Ink), and Worldcoin (World Chain).
• All OP Chains follow a standardized revenue-sharing model paying back the greater of 2.5% of total chain revenue or 15% of onchain profit, defined as fees minus L1 gas costs.
• The OP Stack is described as the leading framework for Ethereum Layer 2 chains, powering the majority of L2 activity today.
• OP Mainnet was the first chain in the Superchain network.
• OP holders can participate in governance to shape protocol upgrades and funding decisions.