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 Superchain accounts for over 79.1% of all Layer 2 transactions and sees 15.6M daily transactions. The network boasts 806 Unique Apps, contributing to the Optimism Collective. It is estimated that 479.2 ETH will be contributed to the Optimism Collective in May. Data Fetched from the Superchain Health Dashboard.
Moonwell is a day one partner for Superchain Interop, delivering a unified lending experience across OP Mainnet, Base and more. Instead of managing isolated deployments on each network, Moonwell now runs the same contracts across chains. This gives users one interface, shared governance and a consistent security model audited by Halborn and Code4rena.
With Superchain Interop, Moonwell becomes the first money market to offer true crosschain consistency. Users can access liquidity, collateral and lending positions across chains without friction. It marks a shift toward horizontal DeFi where applications scale natively with the Superchain. Read all about it here.
Base is undergoing a brand transformation by collaborating with ten artists to reinterpret its identity through the lens of a simple square. This initiative aims to redefine Base's visual language from the ground up, emphasizing community involvement and creative exploration. The first installment, titled "Discovery," is now available for viewing and collection on Zora, with all proceeds directed to the participating artists.
This approach highlights Base's commitment to open collaboration and cultural engagement, moving beyond traditional branding strategies. By inviting artists and builders to contribute to its evolving identity, this initiative not only reshapes the brand but also strengthens its connection with the community. Explore here.
Lisk HodlerDrop 2.0 is now live. This community-approved initiative unlocks 1.375 million LSK for eligible users who participated in the original HodlerDrop during the Lisk migration.
For every LSK claimed in the initial drop, users can now claim up to 0.846 additional LSK. The claim period will run for 180 days, after which any unclaimed tokens will be transferred to the Lisk Ecosystem Fund. Claims can only be made through the official Lisk Portal here.
Mint is building the first Superchain Layer 2 designed specifically for NFTs. Built on the OP Stack, it brings together deep customization for NFT applications with the shared liquidity and interoperability of the Superchain. From collectibles and RWAs to social assets and onchain gaming, Mint gives developers a focused environment to build and scale NFT-driven experiences.
With over 100 applications already live, Mint is expanding what NFTs can do. It integrates liquidity solutions like Chainlink CCIP, introduces standards like ERC-7765, and supports use cases across identity, payments, and AI agents. This is a new phase of Layer 2 development where application chains take the lead. Explore what Mint is creating here.
BOB, the hybrid Layer 2 built on Bitcoin and Ethereum, has launched the Proof of BOB campaign. This initiative lets early users secure a .bob domain and earn a BOB Badge that reflects their activity on the network.
There are four badge tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. The more active you are, the higher your badge. This is your chance to establish your identity and show you were here early. Start by minting your .bob name and badge, then share it on X. Join the quest here.
Optimism is introducing a new approach for selecting members of the Milestones and Metrics (M&M) Council in Seasons 8 and 9. Traditionally, council members were elected, but this experiment shifts to a non-political selection process focused on competencies. The goal is to assess whether this method can effectively appoint qualified individuals for non-political roles within the Collective.
Eligible candidates must meet at least two of the following criteria: prior service on the M&M Council, completion of a relevant analytical Foundation Mission, holding a governance role in Season 6 or 7, being a community contributor above the wannabe level, or completing an operational security training provided by Opsek. Once the selection criteria are ratified by the Token House, eligible individuals can submit an M&M Charter and run for the Lead position during Voting Cycle #39a. The remaining council members will be randomly selected from the pool of eligible candidates who opt-in, using a stratified sampling approach. This process aims to prioritize expertise and experience over political means in council selection. Read all about it 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.
