Velodrome Finance is an automated market maker (AMM) and integrates features from Curve, Convex, and Uniswap to establish itself as the primary liquidity hub for OP Mainnet. It boasts unique functionalities like a self-optimizing liquidity flywheel and NFTs representing liquid locked positions, directing 100% of protocol incentives and fees to its voters.
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.
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.
RedStone is a decentralized oracle platform that provides reliable, frequently updated, and diverse data feeds for decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts across various blockchain networks. Its modular architecture supports both new and established dApps on trending Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, delivering non-standard data such as liquidity provider (LP) and staked tokens.
ZNS Connect is a decentralized naming system that simplifies blockchain interactions by converting complex addresses into user-friendly, customizable domain names. It enhances security, usability, and accessibility across Web3 platforms by allowing users to create personalized Web3 profiles. The platform integrates with wallets, DEXs, and decentralized applications, making cross-chain interactions seamless. With a focus on user empowerment and sustainable growth, ZNS Connect leverages domain sales, custom creations, and revenue-sharing models to drive adoption, aiming to become a leading player in decentralized domain services.
Micro3 is a decentralized SocialFi platform that uses a mint-to-earn model to empower Web3 projects and individuals. By leveraging LayerZero and Chainlink, it enables users to earn rewards through social and on-chain quests, driving community engagement and growth. The platform also provides NFT infrastructure services, simplifying the creation, cross-chain transfers, and management of NFTs for creators and projects. Micro3 is self-funded, does not have a formal governance process, and has not yet issued a token.
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.
Retro Funding: Onchain Builders rewards projects driving cross-chain interoperability on OP Chains, with up to 8M OP
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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.
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.
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.
Mode Network is a Layer 2 solution built using the OP Stack, designed to foster growth and collaboration within the DeFi space. As a part of the Superchain, Mode aims to create an ecosystem where developers and users are rewarded for their contributions, enhancing the overall network's scalability and efficiency.
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