{"id":25798,"date":"2025-08-04T13:32:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T10:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/rust-based-node-launched-in-op-stack-ecosystem\/"},"modified":"2025-08-04T13:32:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T10:32:09","slug":"rust-based-node-launched-in-op-stack-ecosystem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/rust-based-node-launched-in-op-stack-ecosystem\/","title":{"rendered":"Rust-Based Node Launched in OP Stack Ecosystem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The OP Stack ecosystem has introduced Kona-node, a new rollup node written in Rust. It serves as an alternative to the standard Op-node client in Go, used within the Optimism network.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today marks a big milestone for the OP Stack ecosystem: the first public release of Kona-Node.<\/p>\n<p>Kona-Node is a modular, high-performance rollup node built entirely in Rust.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re building scalable Layer 2 solutions on Ethereum, here\u2019s how to start using it yourself \ud83d\udc47\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 OP Labs (@OPLabsPBC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OPLabsPBC\/status\/1951321932693209269?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Developers highlighted Rust&#8217;s memory safety and low resource consumption. The node supports multiple proof systems, including FPVM, SP1, and Risc0, with its code comprising only about 8,000 lines.<\/p>\n<p>The key difference between Kona-node and Op-node lies in their architecture. The new node employs an actor model with message passing, whereas the Go-based solution is built on a centralized event system. This approach simplifies code readability, enhances resource efficiency, and accelerates the implementation of new features.<\/p>\n<p>Kona-node emphasizes modularity. It consists of separate components (crates) that can be combined to create custom rollups or integrate various verification systems. This allows Kona-node to be used as a standalone application or as a library for custom developments, fostering decentralization and the growth of the OP Stack ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>According to L2Beat, the total value secured by Optimism stands at $3.46 billion.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-qw.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfdXKGykhpKMoLyK1K4Ya950fC8fVP78v1oum2BRrJpSPHQYUtsxbCQZLYqn3oZzoqQqS8tYM4h_Q7eLymAudEON8fXd99tFAeQnLwV05GiuFEkCLqGi9719AN727Lf3RvQ6Y-IYg?key=5HJFDElGlwqbAJMkJK8rWw\" alt=\"Rust-Based Node Launched in OP Stack Ecosystem\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/l2beat.com\/scaling\/projects\/op-mainnet#tvs\">L2Beat<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On August 3, the number of operations in the network reached 922,930. The average <span data-descr=\"Units of Performance per Second \u2014 defines the average number of operations performed per second\" class=\"old_tooltip\">UOPS<\/span> was 10.68.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-qw.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdL2gN07X_Ek5AGIgrmRrRq51f0sDPd82tOxuR39dKOYJiZFciH3QGj0c-IrcbdHBMqp6bb9-1SfvvxZlklIk47Xpl7sa2lo-at12t6zGljCKksHhHewmvpveKFmzrQ4Ts7Gnnoug?key=5HJFDElGlwqbAJMkJK8rWw\" alt=\"Rust-Based Node Launched in OP Stack Ecosystem\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: L2Beat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the time of writing, OP is trading at $0.66, according to <a href=\"http:\/\/coingecko.com\/en\/coins\/optimism\">CoinGecko<\/a>. Over the week, the token&#8217;s price fell by 18.8%, though it has risen by 25.4% over the month.<\/p>\n<p>In January, representatives of leading L2 solutions for Ethereum <a href=\"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/news\/ethereums-l2-developers-agree-on-implementing-based-rollups\">pledged<\/a> to work on implementing &#8220;base&#8221; rollups. Ben Jones, director of the Optimism Foundation, added that the new solution will improve interaction between Ethereum&#8217;s base and second layers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The OP Stack ecosystem has introduced Kona-node, a new rollup node written in Rust. It serves as an alternative to the standard Op-node client in Go, used within the Optimism network. Today marks a big milestone for the OP Stack ecosystem: the first public release of Kona-Node. 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