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 59.9% of all Layer 2 transactions and sees 21.6M daily transactions. The network boasts 830 Unique Apps, contributing to the Optimism Collective. It is estimated that 38.8 ETH will be contributed to the Optimism Collective in December. Data fetched from the Superchain Health Dashboard.
Fusaka is now live on Ethereum mainnet, marking one of the biggest upgrades to Ethereum’s data layer since EIP 4844 and delivering a major boost to scalability for Optimism and the full Superchain. With contributions from teams across OP Labs, Base, Soneium, and Ethereum core clients, the upgrade introduces PeerDAS and the Blob Parameter Only mechanism, two changes that increase data availability throughput while keeping the network secure and decentralized. PeerDAS makes it possible to verify blob availability through sampling instead of full downloads, opening the door to higher blob limits and cheaper rollup transactions. BPO then allows Ethereum to safely raise blob capacity between major hardforks, with the first two BPO adjustments already scheduled for December and January.
This work directly addresses the growing demand for L2 blockspace, which pushed Ethereum’s existing blob limits close to saturation over the past year. With Fusaka live, OP Stack chains gain more throughput, lower fees, and a clear path for continuous scaling as Ethereum upgrades its data layer. The next step is a dedicated Superchain upgrade in early 2026 that will adopt Fusaka’s EIPs into the OP Stack. The result is a more predictable, more scalable foundation for L2s and a strong example of how tight collaboration between Ethereum and the Superchain moves the entire ecosystem forward. Read the full post here.
Startale is introducing Startale USD (USDSC) and STAR Points to power real onchain activity across the Startale App on Soneium. USDSC is a new digital dollar built with M0, backed by short term US Treasuries and designed as stable infrastructure for payments, rewards, and everyday transactions. It is positioned as the default currency inside the Startale App and across the Soneium ecosystem, letting users earn rewards, hold value with clear collateral transparency, and withdraw anytime, all while keeping stable value at the core of the experience.
Alongside USDSC, STAR Points serve as the native reward system that turns onchain activity into tangible benefits. Users can earn STAR Points by holding USDSC, providing liquidity, completing missions, and interacting with mini apps, with future perks like gas credits, higher reward tiers, and access to priority token launches. Together, USDSC and STAR Points aim to make onchain finance on Soneium intuitive, rewarding, and ready for mainstream users, while giving builders a stable and programmable foundation to build on. Read the full announcement here.
Base has launched the Base Solana bridge on mainnet, secured by Chainlink CCIP alongside Coinbase. The bridge lets people move assets between Base and Solana, so users can bring SOL and other Solana tokens into Base apps and use Base assets in the Solana ecosystem. It is already rolling out in apps like Zora, Aerodrome, Virtuals, Flaunch, and Relay, giving traders and builders an easier way to access liquidity and activity on both networks.
For developers, the bridge is open source and ready to integrate, making it possible to support Solana assets natively inside Base applications and build smoother cross chain experiences. This fits Base’s goal of being a connected hub rather than a closed island, where every asset and every network can plug into the same onchain economy. Read the full bridge update here.
Lisk has been announced as the first partner of ScaleX, a new global accelerator created by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization to help deep tech startups test, validate, and scale their solutions in real world environments. ScaleX connects founders with governments, enterprises, and regulatory sandboxes, giving them a path to commercial adoption and investment readiness. As part of this partnership, Lisk and UNIDO are launching the Lisk x ScaleX Web3 Incubator to support startups using blockchain to solve practical challenges across emerging markets. The programme focuses on real world testbeds, policy sandboxes, and corporate backed validation, all designed to help founders prove their technology in markets where it can create measurable impact.
For Lisk, this collaboration helps strengthen its mission of supporting responsible Web3 innovation and opening doors for founders building in emerging economies. ScaleX provides a structured pathway for blockchain products to be tested alongside public institutions and industry partners, giving teams the credibility and evidence needed to reach global investors. It also complements Lisk’s broader efforts, including the Lisk EMpower Fund, which focuses on closing the capital gap that many early stage founders face. By joining ScaleX at launch, Lisk helps create an environment where Web3 startups can validate their work, access new markets, and scale solutions tied directly to industrial development and economic opportunity. Read the full announcement here.
Celo and Opera are extending their long running partnership with a shared goal of bringing open, low cost stablecoin payments to a billion people by 2030. MiniPay, built on Celo, has already become one of the fastest growing Web3 wallets with more than 11 million activated wallets and over 300 million transactions. Its reach across emerging markets, backed by integrations with major payment platforms like Mercado Pago and PIX, has helped Celo emerge as the number one Ethereum Layer 2 by daily active users and the top transport layer for USD₮.
Together, Celo and Opera want to make stablecoin payments as seamless as messaging, connecting onchain value with the real financial tools people use every day. Looking ahead to 2026, the partnership will deepen MiniPay’s role as a bridge between traditional payment systems and onchain utility. New features like gold backed assets, stablecoin powered cards, and a global mini app ecosystem will give users more ways to save, spend, and build wealth on Celo. To support this growth, Celo and Opera will launch a Mini App Roadshow across Asia and South America to expand the developer ecosystem and introduce MiniPay to millions of new users. Read the full partnership here.
The Superchain has grown to 34 different OP Chains, each with its flourishing Ecosystem.
