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 54.4% of all Layer 2 transactions. The Superchain sees 11.5M daily transactions, 50.4% of all Layer 2 transactions. The network boasts 757 Unique Apps, contributing to the Optimism Collective. It is estimated that 230.3 ETH will be contributed to the Optimism Collective in April. Data Fetched from the Superchain Health Dashboard.
Ink has introduced Kraken Verify, a seamless way to link your Kraken account to your onchain wallet using Ethereum Attestation Service (EAS). This onchain attestation confirms your identity without exposing personal data, enabling you to access exclusive programs and benefits within the Superchain ecosystem. Verification takes just seconds. Start by connecting your wallet, log in to Kraken, and your identity is attested onchain, all with zero gas fees and fully sponsored by Kraken.
Built on Ink, Kraken Verify runs on a fast, low-cost network designed for deep integration with the Superchain. By bridging centralized exchange trust with decentralized identity, Kraken Verify lays the groundwork for more personalized, permissioned, and secure Web3 experiences. Start verifying here.
Uniswap governance passed a proposal for a multi-month incentive program to drive adoption of Uniswap v4, kicking off with Unichain. Gauntlet was selected to lead and optimize the rollout after the “Uniswap Unleashed” proposal reached quorum on March 21, 2025. Beginning April 15, $5 million in UNI rewards will be distributed across 12 Unichain pools. Liquidity providers can supply capital through any interface, including Merkl, and claim rewards using the Merkl API or other connected dashboards.
The campaign will run over three months in two-week tranches, with incentives evolving over time to match market conditions. Pools include key pairs like USDC/ETH, WBTC/ETH, and multiple LSDs such as wstETH and rsETH. As the first step in a broader v4 rollout, the Unichain campaign is designed to deepen sustainable liquidity and solidify Uniswap’s position across the Superchain. Read more here.
Mode has launched Mode Trade, a new trading platform combining perpetuals, predictive AI, and synthetic asset data to level the playing field for retail traders. Built on Orderly and integrated with AI and decentralized forecasting tools, Mode Trade offers over 100 trading pairs, up to 50x leverage, and a streamlined interface powered by the AI Terminal. Unlike traditional exchanges, it allows users to trade using simple text commands and access onchain actions like bridging, swapping, and staking all from one interface.
At the core of this ecosystem is Synth, a decentralized forecasting tool powered by Bittensor, which provides synthetic price data and probabilistic market insights. Access to the AI Terminal and Synth is currently exclusive to users with at least 400,000 veMODE or through upcoming whitelist spots. With this release, Mode continues to push toward its mission of building “Full Stack DeFAI” and scaling DeFi to billions. Learn more here.
Settlus has officially launched its mainnet, taking the next step in bringing IP trading and creator economy infrastructure onchain. Built on the Superchain and powered by Alchemy, Settlus provides transparent and efficient tools for monetizing user-generated content (UGC). Its first major integration is with OVERDARE, a UGC gaming platform currently in beta in Brazil with tens of thousands of testers and 50+ games already uploaded.
Settlus and OVERDARE work together to complete the IP trading cycle: Settlus powers the backend infrastructure for creator payments and licensing, while OVERDARE serves as the front-facing tool for UGC creation and distribution. As part of the launch celebration, Settlus will release a special NFT that will be usable in OVERDARE, with applications opening soon. The new OVERDARE Studio, a UGC creation tool, is also set to debut via Epic Games Store Early Access. Learn more and follow updates here.
BOB has launched Hybrid BTC, the first multi-chain Bitcoin yield layer, enabling users to deposit assets into vaults on BOB and earn BTC-denominated yield from DeFi protocols on other chains like Ethereum. Built on BOB’s hybrid L2 model and secured by Bitcoin, this product offers decentralized, cross-chain BTC yield while minimizing trust assumptions and eliminating manual bridging. The first vault, HybridBTC.pendle, was launched in partnership with Veda. Users can deposit BTC-based assets like LBTC, SolvBTC, and wBTC and receive HybridBTC.pendle, a yield-bearing token usable across BOB DeFi apps.
BOB's launch partners include Euler, Oku, Gamma, Hourglass, and Veda. Enabling trading, lending, and composable yield strategies using HybridBTC.pendle. This initiative is part of the BOB RISE DeFi campaign, which will distribute 750,000 OP tokens from Optimism’s Season 6 grants to early participants. Yield-bearing positions are tokenized on BOB as YBAs (Yield-Bearing Assets), allowing users to unlock further DeFi strategies like borrowing, liquidity provision, and looping without exposure to impermanent loss. Learn more and start participating here.
The Optimism Collective has proposed the ratification of a new Budget Board for Seasons 8 and 9, with a 12-month term running from May 2025 to May 2026. This Board is tasked with designing and maintaining the financial infrastructure required to make informed, data-driven treasury decisions. While advisory in nature, the Board holds proposal rights for major budgets including the DAO Operating Budget, Mission Budgets for both the Governance and Retro Funding rounds, and the Collective Reward Framework. All final decisions must still be approved by the Token House or Citizens' House.
The initial Board includes seven members: three from the Token House, three from the Citizens’ House, and one non-voting Lead. Members were selected for their backgrounds in capital allocation, forecasting, data-driven governance, and ecosystem experience. Notable members include Dane Lund (Lead, Founder of Lund Ventures), Xochitl Cazador (Head of Operations at Optimism Foundation), Katie Garcia (Partner at UDHC, ex-Maker Foundation), and Carl Cervone (Founder of Open Source Observer). Over time, the Board is expected to reduce its active role as governance transitions to algorithmically managed systems. Full details can be found in the Budget Board Charter here.
The Superchain has grown to 31 different OP Chains, each with its flourishing Ecosystem. These are some extra stories to make your Sunday that much more Super.
