Welcome to Superchain Sunday - our weekly newsletter! Every Sunday, we will provide you with the latest news and updates in the world of the Superchain.
The OP Stack accounts for over 52.5% of all Layer 2 transactions. The Superchain sees 11.3M daily transactions, 46.2% of all Layer 2 transactions. The network boasts 700 Unique Apps, contributing to the Optimism Collective. It is estimated that 313.3 ETH will be contributed to the Optimism Collective in March—Data Fetched from the Superchain Health Dashboard.
The new Superchain.Eco is here, an all-in-one platform for navigating the Superchain ecosystem with streamlined access to chains, projects, contributors, data, programs, events, and insights. Designed to enhance discoverability and engagement, Superchain.Eco provides a unified view of the ecosystem, empowering users to explore 600+ projects, track governance updates, and access real-time analytics. With the launch of the Superchain Index, users can dive deep into OP Chains, their governance structures, technical setups, and security policies.
Beyond information, Superchain.Eco drives collaboration by connecting builders, funding initiatives, and showcasing ecosystem events. The Programs section highlights funding opportunities, DeFi initiatives, and governance participation, while the Events page keeps users updated on pop-ups, meetups, and hackathons. The Insights section delivers reports, guides, and weekly Superchain Sunday newsletters to keep the community informed on emerging trends. As the Superchain evolves in 2025, Superchain.Eco will continue to support decentralization, innovation, and ecosystem growth. Explore now.
Soneium is teaming up with LINE to bring four successful mini-apps onchain, introducing millions of users to blockchain-powered experiences. With 200 million active users, LINE is a major gateway for seamless, scalable Web3 adoption. This integration supports frictionless blockchain interactions, allowing users to engage with decentralized applications while maintaining the simplicity of traditional platforms. Developers building on LINE MINI App will gain access to Soneium’s community-building, marketing, and strategic IP support, enabling growth while focusing on innovation.
The first four mini-apps launching on Soneium via LINE include Sleepagotchi LITE, a social rewards game with over 1M users in a month, Farm Frens, a viral farming game expanding from Telegram, Moonveil - Puffy Match, an AI-driven Web3 gaming project, and Pocket Mob, a mafia-style social RPG from the creators of TeleMafia. This collaboration aims to streamline blockchain integration, bringing Web3 gaming and social apps to a global audience. Read the full details here.
Coinbase Ventures is launching the Base Ecosystem Group on Echo.xyz, an onchain private investment platform, to provide broader funding opportunities for Base builders. Since its launch, the Base Ecosystem Fund has supported 40+ early-stage projects, but with growing demand, this expansion will unlock more capital and community participation. By leveraging onchain rails, accredited investors can back startups building on Base, while founders gain access to a more dynamic funding pool. This move accelerates Base’s vision of an open financial system, strengthening ecosystem growth through transparent, scalable funding.
Through Echo.xyz, the Base community will have more ways to support builders, making early-stage investing more inclusive. The initiative aligns capital with innovation, ensuring startups have the resources to scale while increasing engagement from investors and users who believe in Base’s mission. With this step, Coinbase Ventures is reinforcing its commitment to bringing the world onchain. Read the full details here.
Mint is refining the MintID staking system based on community feedback to enhance user experience and ensure fair rewards for all holders. Starting May 31 at 8:00 AM (UTC), users will have the flexibility to continue staking or unstake their MintID NFTs at any time. The first 5,000 staked MintID holders have already received their Minty NFT airdrop, and upon unstaking, MintID NFTs will be mapped to Mint Mainnet, unlocking new utilities and features within the Mint Blockchain ecosystem.
The MintID staking deadline is now extended until August 1, 2025, at 8:00 AM (UTC). Users who continue staking will remain eligible for the $MINT airdrop, while those who unstake before the deadline can still claim their MintID NFTs on Mint Mainnet. However, Ethereum-based MintIDs not staked before August 1 will lose all future benefits. Read the details here.
BOB is upgrading to Phase 2 of its Hybrid L2, combining Ethereum’s programmability with Bitcoin’s security to create a trust-minimized, interoperable blockchain ecosystem. This upgrade introduces ZK proofs for state validity, Bitcoin-staked finality providers (FPs), and a native BTC bridge using BitVM. With these innovations, BOB ensures fast withdrawals, enhanced censorship resistance, and a seamless Bitcoin-Ethereum bridge without third-party dependencies. By integrating Bitcoin staking, finality is enforced by slashing penalties, preventing double spends and chain splits while keeping BOB secure and decentralized.
BOB’s testnet rollout for the Hybrid L2 begins in the coming weeks, followed by mainnet deployment after audits. With a BitVM-powered BTC bridge already live on testnet, BOB is positioning itself as the ultimate home for Bitcoin DeFi. Looking ahead, Phase 3 will focus on achieving full Bitcoin security, potentially enabling direct settlement on Bitcoin. Read the full details here.
The Optimism Foundation is still working through how to stake up to 60% of Sequencer ETH (6,195 ETH) in a way that maximizes returns while keeping funds secure and accessible. While BitGo Yield remains an option, the team is also looking into DeFi staking strategies to see if they can offer better yields without adding too much risk. No ETH has been staked yet, but discussions are moving forward on the best approach.
At the same time, work is starting on setting up a Budget Board to oversee how staking rewards will be used. The goal is to ensure funds are allocated effectively, whether for Retro Funding, future initiatives, or covering key ecosystem costs. The community is encouraged to weigh in as these plans take shape. More updates on staking choices and the Budget Board’s structure will come in the next few weeks. Join the discussion here.
The Superchain has grown to 30 different OP Chains, each with its flourishing Ecosystem. These are some extra stories to make your Sunday that much more Super.
