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 59.5% of all Layer 2 transactions and sees 21.4M daily transactions. The network boasts 830 Unique Apps, contributing to the Optimism Collective. It is estimated that 117.3 ETH will be contributed to the Optimism Collective in December. Data fetched from the Superchain Health Dashboard.
Messari has launched a new Optimism Portal that brings the entire Optimism ecosystem into one place. It offers a clean, no-login view of both quantitative and qualitative insights, from ecosystem maps to live network metrics. You can quickly track transactions, fees, DEX volume, total value secured and locked, plus stablecoin activity across the Superchain, all designed to be easy to scan and useful for builders, investors, and anyone following Optimism’s growth.
Beyond raw data, the portal also includes AI-powered summaries and access to more than 60 Messari research reports focused on Optimism. It is built to grow alongside the Superchain, with support expanding in 2026 to chains like OP Mainnet, Base, World Chain, Unichain, and Ink. It is a solid step toward making the Optimism ecosystem easier to understand, track, and explore as it continues to scale. Explore here
Soneium has kicked off Score Season 05, opening a new 28-day cycle focused on deeper ecosystem exploration and broader builder participation. This season welcomes new partners including Uniswap, SoneFi, RedButton, and Cash or Crash from intraVerse, giving users more ways to earn score through real onchain activity. Whether you are new or continuing from a previous season, every interaction now contributes to expanding the Soneium ecosystem.
Season 05 keeps the familiar scoring model while adding fresh quests and incentives. Scores are calculated across activity, liquidity, NFTs, and bonus actions, with NFT scoring split between Sony NFTs and ecosystem NFTs to keep the path to 80 clear and accessible. Users who reach a score of 80 or higher can claim a non-transferable Season 05 badge tied to their address, serving as proof of contribution across Soneium. With each cycle resetting every 28 days, the system stays open and competitive for newcomers and returning users alike. Explore here
Base App is now officially live and open to everyone, bringing a simple way for users to get onchain while earning rewards along the way. To celebrate the launch, Base is rolling out a holiday rewards campaign with up to $2 million available for users who sign up, verify their account, and invite friends. The focus is on making onboarding easy, social, and rewarding, turning everyday actions into real onchain participation.
The launch has already sparked strong engagement across the ecosystem, with users sharing invite links, onboarding friends, and leaning into Base’s growing social layer. It is another step toward making Base feel less like infrastructure and more like a consumer-first onchain app that anyone can use. By pairing a clean product experience with incentives, the Base App is positioning itself as a front door to the Base ecosystem for new users. Download the Base App here
Mode has released Mode Trade AI Agents V3, introducing a new generation of automated trading agents powered by x402 and large language models. These agents are built to execute rule based strategies with built in risk logic, live market data, and full transparency. Users can choose how much control they want by deciding whether to trust the agent’s signals or deliberately counter them, while the agent handles execution, sizing, and monitoring around the clock.
What sets V3 apart is its focus on consistency and visibility. Every decision is logged, including indicator data and model reasoning, so users can clearly see why trades are made. By separating emotion from execution and letting traders define the rules upfront, Mode is positioning these agents as practical tools for testing and running structured strategies in live markets, even while offline. Read the full announcement here
EPIC has opened a governance proposal focused on accelerating institutional expansion across its Real World Asset ecosystem. The proposal outlines a plan to mint 12 percent of the token supply, already permitted under a prior DAO vote, to fund partnerships with institutions that can help scale RWAs into the next phase of growth. The goal is to move beyond a strong consumer driven product and secure the liquidity, integrations, and alignment needed to operate at institutional scale, following a path already proven by leaders like Ondo, Chainlink, Ripple, and Securitize.
The proposal argues that RWAs are the clearest bridge between traditional finance and onchain markets, but that long term leadership in this sector requires deliberate institutional involvement backed by capital. EPIC positions itself as uniquely prepared, with an active user base, real spending via its card ecosystem, and a strong cultural layer already in place. What remains is the funding to close and support enterprise partnerships while market momentum is strong. The DAO is now deciding whether to act immediately or wait for broader market conditions to improve. Read the full proposal here
The Superchain has grown to 34 different OP Chains, each with its flourishing Ecosystem.
