Optimism
About
Unlocking blockchain potential with effortless integration for all users
The Optimism Foundation fosters a thriving ecosystem by supporting projects and infrastructure that promote the global adoption of the Optimism protocol. Dedicated to innovation and growth, it empowers developers and communities to build scalable, efficient blockchain solutions that enhance the user experience and advance decentralized technology worldwide.
Use Cases
Scalable dApp Deployment
Developers deploy fast, low-cost decentralized apps with Ethereum-grade security using OP Stack's modular infrastructure.
Enterprise Blockchain Solutions
Businesses build customized, interoperable Layer 2 chains with fine-tuned governance and economic rules to fit their needs.
Decentralized Identity Verification
Projects implement scalable, secure decentralized ID systems for global users leveraging Optimism's protocol.
Affordable Digital Finance Access
Platforms provide low-cost blockchain financial services to 1 billion users,enhancing inclusion and usability.
Key Features
Ethereum Scaling Solution
- Optimism is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum.
- It utilizes optimistic rollups to process transactions off-chain, enhancingtransaction speed and reducing costs.
- Optimism secures tens of billions in assets, leveraging Ethereum-gradesecurity.
- It supports the deployment of Ethereum-compatible smart contracts.
- Optimism is interoperable, allowing chain operators and app developers to connect to the Superchain.
Superchain Ecosystem & Stablecoins
- The Superchain is becoming an important ecosystem for stablecoin users andasset issuers.
- Interoperable Superchain assets are available, with USDT0 leading the way.
- Optimism is designed to support the seamless deployment of Ethereum-compatiblesmart contracts, enhancing the scalability of decentralized applications.
- Optimism is the most used blockchain infrastructure.
- The platform secures tens of billions in assets.
(Co-Founder & CEO)
Jinglan Wang
(Co-Founder)
Benjamin Jones
(Co-Founder CEO)
Karl Floersch
(Co-Founder)
Kevin Ho
(Co-Founder Systems Engineer)
Mark Tyneway
Website
optimism.io
$22B+
Total assets secured
17M+
Daily transactions
