Optimism’s OP Stack Embraces L3 Solutions

Third-level networks (L3) can now integrate into the Superchain ecosystem using the OP Stack technology, announced the Optimism team. 

? Welcoming L3s to the Superchain!

L3s can join the Superchain by building on the OP Stack and sharing revenue with the Collective.

Benefits include:

— Accessing a broad network of Superchain builders
— Eligibilities for Retro Funding, airdrops, growth campaigns, and more pic.twitter.com/0WgLtRgUDr

— Optimism (@Optimism) May 8, 2024

The Superchain implements the concept of horizontal scalability through the construction of a “network of blockchains.” These blockchains utilize unified solutions such as bridges, decentralized governance, communication layers, and more, all based on the OP Stack. 

The concept envisions integrating the OP Mainnet with other chains within the Superchain into a single network.

Developers noted that enabling L3 networks alongside L2 protocols required the addition of two key features:

• custom gas tokens;
• Plasma Mode — switching to an off-chain data availability (DA) provider.

The Optimism team stated that L3 projects joining the Superchain can share revenues with the Optimism Collective DAO, participate in governance, and gain several advantages, including:

• access to a broad network of developers;
• eligibility for retroactive funding and airdrops;
• grant programs and other support initiatives.

Optimism acknowledged that they turned their attention to third-level solutions as a “more economical way to build the Superchain ecosystem,” noting a trend in Base. The L3 blockchain segment from Coinbase is rapidly expanding, the team noted. 

“We see L3 as an important part of making the Superchain accessible to teams with different needs and resources. Supporting key features that allow developers to deploy their solutions is an important part of our roadmap,” the statement reads.

In April, the company cLabs, behind the L1 blockchain Celo, announced that it chose OP Stack for its migration to Ethereum’s second layer.

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin project announced the launch of its own L2 network, World Chain, based on Optimism’s software stack.