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 58.4% of all Layer 2 transactions and sees 20.1M daily transactions. The network boasts 802 Unique Apps, contributing to the Optimism Collective. It is estimated that 214.8 ETH will be contributed to the Optimism Collective in October. Data Fetched from the Superchain Health Dashboard.
Ink, the Ethereum Layer 2 incubated by Kraken, has launched Tydro, a white-label version of Aave v3 designed to power decentralized borrowing and lending on the network. The new protocol introduces an INK-based incentive structure, rewarding early adopters with points tied to a future airdrop. According to the Ink Foundation, Tydro will serve as “core infrastructure for DeFi on Ink,” with plans for integration into Kraken’s main exchange to give users seamless access to onchain lending markets.
At launch, Tydro supports assets such as wETH, kBTC, USDG, USDT0, and GHO, with yield-bearing and staking assets to follow. By inheriting Aave’s proven lending engine while adding its own incentive layer, Ink aims to bootstrap liquidity and establish a foundation for DeFi growth within its ecosystem. The move also signals Kraken’s growing commitment to bridging centralized and decentralized finance through its expanding Ink infrastructure. Read more here.
$15,000 in OP rewards each week to active traders. Rewards are distributed pro rata based on total trading volume, meaning the more you trade, the larger your share of the prize pool. For example, if total weekly volume reaches $25M and you contribute $5M, you’ll earn 20% of that week’s $7,500 reward pool ($1,500).
To qualify, traders must generate at least $20,000 in weekly trading volume, ensuring rewards go to high-signal, high-intent participants. OP rewards are sent directly to wallets every Wednesday, and all volume—including trades executed by your AI Trading Agents—counts toward your total. Trade here.
Zora has introduced the Believe Fund, a new initiative dedicated to accelerating the growth of the onchain creator economy. Backed by 20 million $ZORA, the fund will support emerging creators and projects building within Zora’s ecosystem — from digital art and music to new forms of creator coins. The goal is to give talented individuals the resources, liquidity, and visibility needed to thrive in the evolving Web3 creative landscape.
Over the coming months, the Believe Fund will begin deploying capital, deepening liquidity for creator tokens, and expanding the reach of Zora’s marketplace. The guiding principle is simple but powerful: believe in someone — and back the creators shaping the future of culture onchain. Start creating content here.
Swan Chain, formerly known as FilSwan, has launched the Swan Computing Provider (CP) Pilot Program under SIP-001: Stage 1 Funding for Computing Providers, marking a major milestone in decentralized AI infrastructure. The program achieves 100% GPU utilization across its clusters, proving the viability of community-driven compute liquidity. Focused on supporting 7B–70B parameter AI models, the initiative provides structured subsidies and payout plans for high-performance GPU operators — from RTX 3090s to H100s — blending stablecoin and Swan Token rewards to ensure long-term stability.
Early results show commercial-ready inference, fully utilized GPUs, and compute costs nearly 70% lower than centralized alternatives like AWS or Google Cloud. The program transforms idle GPUs into productive assets, creating a sustainable, decentralized compute network for AI and DePIN projects. Learn more here.
The Security Council Cohort A election is now live, giving delegates the opportunity to help shape the next phase of governance for the Optimism Collective. The Security Council plays a key role in safeguarding the Superchain by managing secure upgrades, enforcing governance decisions, and maintaining operational integrity across the OP Stack. Candidates are evaluated based on reputation, technical competency, alignment with the Optimistic Vision, and their ability to actively participate — with a focus on geographic and organizational diversity to ensure balanced representation across the ecosystem.
This cohort features 13 candidates, including notable entities and contributors such as Uniswap Foundation, Gauntlet, Velodrome, Alchemy Insights, Certora, Cyfrin, Agora, Routescan, Lund Ventures, Ethernaut, Mariano, Emiliano, and Pablito.eth. Each brings a unique perspective and technical background to the table, representing both protocol builders and governance experts within the Superchain. Vote here
The Superchain has grown to 34 different OP Chains, each with its flourishing Ecosystem. These are some extra stories to make your Sunday that much more Super.
