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Base is a secure, low-cost, builder-friendly Layer 2 solution on the Superchain, developed to bring the next billion users onchain. Incubated within Coinbase, Base aims to offer a scalable and accessible platform for decentralized applications (dApps), leveraging the security and decentralization of Ethereum while reducing costs and improving transaction speeds.
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Fxhash

FxHash stands out in the generative art space by providing a user-friendly platform for artists, collectors, and curators to engage with generative art. Unlike other platforms, it does not have its own token, focusing instead on enabling the creation, sale, and collection of unique NFTs. Governed solely by its core team without a formal governance structure, FXhash prioritizes direct oversight and decision-making. The project has garnered significant support, raising $5 million in seed funding led by 1kx and supported by various notable entities

Onchain Tooling

Ionic Money

Ionic is a non-custodial money market protocol offering unparalleled control and security to its users through a code-centric governance model. Ionic differentiates itself with a novel Point System, rewarding users for contributing to the ecosystem without issuing a conventional token. This system encourages engagement through lending, borrowing, and referrals, with varying points potential for different activities. The project is entirely self-bootstrapped, relying on its resources for development without external funding. This approach underlines Ionic's commitment to innovation and self-sustainability in the competitive DeFi landscape.

Lending

AnyCampus

AnyCampus is a Web3 “learn-to-earn” platform where users earn tokens as they complete courses, blending education with asset accumulation. The governance process is currently managed by the founding team, and development is self-funded. At present, AnyCampus does not have its own token.

SocialFi

Gamma

Gamma is a decentralized protocol that simplifies access to advanced derivatives trading and risk management in crypto. It leverages automated strategies and robust risk controls to offer efficient, transparent, and secure options trading and hedging.

Onchain Tooling

Moonwell

Moonwell is an open and decentralized lending and borrowing protocol. Onchain financial tools like decentralized lending and borrowing can empower people and act as stepping stones to new opportunities.

Lending

X Protocol

X Protocol is a Web3 gaming blockchain on Base Layer 2, offering players more control and investment opportunities. It uses $KICK as its native gas token, providing stakers with benefits like airdrops and yields. Game volume supports $KICK's value through buybacks. X-Protocol raised $5 million from Dragonfly, Cogitent Ventures, and Coinfund.

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Foundation Missions: Season 7

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Foundation Missions are Optimism-funded initiatives designed to make measurable progress toward the Season 7 Intent, establishing interoperable Stage 1 chains handling $250M in cross-chain asset transfers per month.

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The Retro Funding: Dev Tooling program rewards open-source toolchain software that supports onchain application development on the Superchain, with a budget of up to 8M OP and monthly rewards from March to July 2025.

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Optimism Governance Fund Missions: Season 7

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The Optimism Governance Fund Missions for Season 7 provide grants to projects that drive onchain growth across the Superchain.

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Retro Funding: Onchain Builders rewards projects driving cross-chain interoperability on OP Chains, with up to 8M OP

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Earn OP and other rewards from top protocols across the Superchain. Browse some of the best opportunities and start earning.

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SuperStacks

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SuperStacks is an experimental pilot campaign designed to show how the Superchain can create a more connected onchain experience.

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OP Mainnet

OP Mainnet

OP Mainnet, previously known as Optimism, is a Layer 2 scaling solution built on top of Ethereum. It utilizes optimistic rollups to provide faster and cheaper transactions while maintaining the security of the Ethereum mainnet.

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Ink

Ink

Ink is a Layer 2 blockchain built by Kraken powered by the OP Stack. It connects Kraken’s 10+ million users to decentralized finance (DeFi), offering easy access to DEXs, lending, and yield protocols. By joining the Superchain, Inkchain combines Ethereum’s security with Layer 2 scalability for a streamlined DeFi experience.

Finance
Unichain

Unichain

Unichain is an L2 purpose-built for DeFi, exclusively on the OP Stack. Unichain is part of the Superchain’s path to interoperability, and will support ERC20s that are Superchain interop compatible. Uniswap Labs is also working with Flashbots to develop a new TEE-based block builder that reduces Unichain confirmation times from 1 second to 250 milliseconds.

Finance
Soneium

Soneium

Soneium is a Layer 2 blockchain developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, a joint venture between Sony Group and Startale. Designed to bridge Web2 and Web3, Soneium aims to create a versatile, developer-friendly ecosystem that empowers creativity and innovation. It provides a scalable, accessible platform for developers, creators, and communities, enabling them to build and deploy applications that blend entertainment, gaming, finance, and more.

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