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 56.2% of all Layer 2 transactions and sees 20.1M daily transactions. The network boasts 827 Unique Apps, contributing to the Optimism Collective. It is estimated that 401.8 ETH will be contributed to the Optimism Collective in October. Data Fetched from the Superchain Health Dashboard.
Soneium’s onchain reputation game is back for Season 03, bringing new projects, quests, and NFT categories to keep the experience exciting. This season features collaborations with Stargate Finance, Zombie Idle, SonovaNFT, and a new Community Quest via Layer3, giving participants more ways to earn and grow their score. Over 90,000 users are already building reputation on Soneium, with Season 02 participants who reached a score of 80 or higher soon able to mint their exclusive NFT badges.
Season 03 introduces updated scoring mechanics and fairer NFT score categories — Sony NFT Score and Ecosystem NFT Score — making it easier to climb the ranks. Your Soneium Score combines activity, liquidity, NFT, and bonus points, all refreshed every 28 days to keep things dynamic and rewarding. Whether you’re just starting or collecting your third badge, the Score keeps rising. Get started here
The Lisk EMpower Fund is reimagining how venture funding works in emerging markets by combining structured investment, local partnerships, and onchain transparency. With a $15 million commitment, it focuses on founders across Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America — regions where innovation is growing fast but traditional capital often lags behind. Through partnerships with local incubators like Aya, Crecimiento, and AngelHack, founders are guided through a clear progression from incubation to Series A readiness, backed by hands-on mentorship, governance support, and investor access. The fund bridges the gap between early-stage innovation and global scalability, ensuring every team it supports can grow with structure and accountability.
What makes EMpower stand out is its tokenized fund model, which brings venture investing onchain for greater transparency and accessibility. Founders gain milestone-based funding and verifiable progress, while investors benefit from digital participation and liquidity options. By aligning with Lisk’s Layer 2 ecosystem on the Optimism Superchain, startups also tap into a wider Web3 network — connecting with builders across Base, Mode, and beyond. The fund is proof that sustainable growth in Web3 starts with discipline, proximity, and purpose-driven capital. Read more here.
Derive is eliminating both taker and maker fees on spot trading, allowing users to trade across 18+ collateral types entirely free of charge. This bold move reflects Derive’s confidence in its derivatives platform and offers traders a seamless, cost-free entry into spot markets while exploring a wide range of collateral options. Start Trading here.
Version v1.4.1 is now live, bringing major upgrades that make it even easier for builders to launch and manage their own DEX. The update introduces multi-chain support across all networks, RWA configuration, manual DEX upgrade detection, and multisig admin wallets for enhanced security. Builders also get Amplitude analytics for deeper user insights, along with a range of bug fixes and UI polish for a smoother experience. Orderly continues to empower creators to own the exchange. Start trading here
Ronin Arcade is live, bringing a new way for players to earn, compete, and collect onchain. For 25 RON, players can grab a Battle Pass to unlock quests, climb the leaderboard, and compete for prizes from a 100K RON pool, including a $4,000 grand prize, graded Pokémon and OnePiece cards, and PlayStation 5 consoles. Players earn points by completing quests, referring friends, and joining weekly raffles — all while exploring different parts of the Ronin ecosystem.
The launch also introduces the Kotaro Kollection, a new NFT series honoring one of Axie Infinity’s most iconic characters. With 5,969 unique NFTs up for redemption, collectors can celebrate Kotaro’s legacy while contributing 4.25% of marketplace fees to the Axie Treasury. Whether you’re here for quests, collectibles, or competition, Ronin Arcade is designed to make every play count.Read more 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.
