Optimism chain
Overview
Optimism (OP Mainnet) is an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution that uses optimistic rollup technology to increase transaction throughput and reduce fees while inheriting Ethereum's security. It employs a single sequencer and fraud proofs to settle transactions on Ethereum. The network is governed by the OP token, which is used for voting on protocol upgrades.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Optimism connects to 204 tracked entities, most strongly to Ether (ETH), Ethereum, Morpho Blue.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 10 of 204 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
supports_token | Ether (ETH) | 99% |
settles_to | Ethereum | 95% |
deployed_on | Morpho Blue | 95% |
deployed_on | Renzo | 95% |
deployed_on | Pendle | 95% |
deployed_on | Uniswap V3 | 95% |
deployed_on | Curve DEX | 95% |
bridges | Portal | 95% |
deployed_on | Aave V3 | 95% |
deployed_on | Kelp DAO | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Optimism?
Optimism (OP Mainnet) is an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution that uses optimistic rollup technology to increase transaction throughput and reduce fees while inheriting Ethereum's security.
How does Optimism settle transactions?
Optimism employs a single sequencer and fraud proofs to settle transactions on Ethereum.
What is the OP token used for?
The OP token is used for voting on protocol upgrades within the Optimism network.