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The OP Stack accounts for 61.7% of all Layer 2 transactions. This last week, the Superchain saw on average 10.9M daily transactions and 54.4% of all Layer 2 transactions. The network boasts over 3,085 revenue-generating deployers, contributing to the Optimism Collective. To date, 17.5K ETH has been contributed to the Optimism Collective —Data Fetched from the Superchain Health Dashboard.
Soneium's upcoming launch will be powered by key partnerships with leading crypto companies. Optimism integrates its OP Stack, making Soneium part of the Superchain for scalability and shared network benefits. Chainlink provides secure data feeds, enabling real-world use cases. Alchemy supports developers with tools to build and scale blockchain apps. Circle's USDC ensures smooth, secure digital payments, while The Graph enhances data indexing for powerful decentralized apps. Astar Network transitions its community into Soneium, leveraging Sony's global reach to connect Web3 with mainstream users.
Together, these partners help Soneium create a user-friendly, scalable blockchain for everyone. Read more here.
The Superseed Genesis Passport marks the beginning of a new onchain era. Available only during the Supersale, it represents equality among participants and a shared commitment to decentralized finance that prioritizes users. Beyond being a digital artifact, it symbolizes early support for Superseed’s mission and innovations like self-repaying loans. After the Supersale, these passports will serve as lasting proof of those who helped shape Superseed’s foundation. Read more here.
SwanFi is a new DeFi platform launching on January 2nd at 12 PM EST. It lets users stake Swan tokens, earn rewards, and share mining revenue. Its main features include turning unused compute resources into liquidity, offering tokenized rewards, and providing fair, sustainable payouts. Check the countdown here.
Frax Finance has announced a partnership with BlackRock. BlackRock will serve as an enshrined custodian for Frax USD (frxUSD), enabling direct fiat redeemability. As part of this collaboration, Frax will integrate BlackRock’s tokenized US Treasury fund, BUIDL, as a reserve backing for frxUSD. Managed by Securitize, BUIDL has over $500 million in assets under management (AUM) and offers benefits such as yield generation, multiple transfer options, and minimized counterparty risk. Read the full details here.
Mode Network has launched the Mode AI Agent Hackathon, attracting 667 registrations in just six days and over 10 Eliza plugins for tasks like swapping, lending, and staking. With $100K+ in prizes and global participation, this hackathon highlights the rapid growth of the AI Agent ecosystem onchain.
2025 is going to be a pivotal year for AI Agents, and Mode is ready to lead the charge in shaping this future. Read the full details here.
The Optimism Governance Season 7 elections are underway, featuring key roles in the Security Council (Cohort B), Milestones and Metrics Council, Grants Council, and Developer Advisory Board. Candidates must create an Optimist Profile and post self-nominations in the relevant forum threads by following the provided templates.For delegates, the timeline includes approvals from December 18 to January 6, a review period from January 3 to January 9, and voting from January 9 to January 15. Each candidate requires at least 8 Top 100 delegate approvals to proceed. Read the full details here.
The Superchain has grown to 43 different OP Chains, each with its flourishing Ecosystem. These are some extra stories to make your Sunday that much more Super.
~Disclaimer: This newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice
