OP Mainnet chain
Overview
OP Mainnet is an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution that uses Optimistic Rollups to increase transaction throughput and reduce fees. It is the primary chain of the Optimism ecosystem, enabling decentralized applications (DeFi, NFTs, gaming) to operate with Ethereum-level security.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, OP Mainnet connects to 49 tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, USD Coin, Tether USD.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 10 of 49 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
built_on | Ethereum | 99% |
deployed_on | USD Coin | 95% |
deployed_on | Tether USD | 95% |
deployed_on | Dai | 95% |
deployed_on | Ethena USDe | 95% |
deployed_on | Binance Peg BUSD | 95% |
deployed_on | Frax | 95% |
deployed_on | Frax USD | 95% |
deployed_on | Odos | 95% |
deployed_on | crvUSD | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
What is OP Mainnet?
OP Mainnet is a Layer 2 blockchain built on Ethereum that uses Optimistic Rollup technology to batch transactions off-chain and post them to Ethereum, relying on fraud proofs to secure state.
How does OP Mainnet differ from Arbitrum?
Both use Optimistic Rollups, but OP Mainnet is governed by the Optimism Collective, while Arbitrum is governed by the Arbitrum DAO and uses a different, multi-round interactive fraud-proof system.
What is the token OP used for?
OP is the governance token for the Optimism Collective, allowing holders to vote on protocol upgrades, funding proposals, and network parameters.
What is OP Mainnet connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, OP Mainnet is linked to 49 other tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, USD Coin, Tether USD.
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