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Infrastructure

22/09/202312 min read

What is the Optimism Blockchain? Everything You Need to Know (2023)

Optimism works as a second layer on Ethereum, allowing users and developers to tap into Ethereum's high-level security while getting faster and less costly transactions. It emerged as a very strong solution to Ethereum’s scalability problems.

Infrastructure

11/10/202312 min read

What is a Blockchain Rollup? A Technical Introduction (2023)

Rollups are layer 2 blockchains that work by aggregating, or 'rolling up', multiple transactions into a single transaction on a parent blockchain (a layer 1).

Infrastructure

11/10/20239 min read

What is a Layer 2? A Detailed Introduction (2023)

The term "layer 2" pertains to a collection of off-chain solutions (network, system, or technology) that are constructed atop a layer 1 blockchain.

Infrastructure

25/09/20237 min read

The Optimism Superchain For Beginners. OP Stack explained (2023)

You may have caught wind of the recent buzz surrounding Optimism's rebrand to OP Mainnet. "Why the change?" you wonder. "Optimism had such an uplifting ring to it!" Read on!

Decentralized Finance

11/10/20235 min read

8 Best Apps to Try on Optimism in 2023

Ready to dip your toes and explore Optimism? Dive into our curated list of the 8 best apps making waves on Optimism in 2023. Whether you're a seasoned crypto enthusiast or just starting your journey, these are the must-try apps on the Optimism network!

DAOs & Governance

11/10/202313 min read

Exploring Optimism Grants: A Comprehensive Guide (2023)

Optimism has many grants for builders. If you're new, it can be a bit confusing. Check out our guide to understand the different grants and how to get started.

Decentralized Finance

11/10/20239 min read

Getting Started with Optimism in 2023: Creating a Wallet, Bridging Funds, and Swapping Tokens

New to Optimism? Dive in with our beginner-friendly guide! From setting up your first wallet to bridging funds and swapping tokens, we'll walk you through the essentials to kickstart your Optimism journey with ease.

Web3 Tools

11/10/20237 min read

How to Bridge Funds to Optimism in 2023 (3 Methods)

Looking to move funds to Optimism in 2023? Look no further, our guide offers a straightforward walkthrough on bridging your assets. Make your transition smooth and secure with our step-by-step guide.

DAOs & Governance

11/10/202311 min read

The Beginner’s Guide to Optimism’s governance (2023)

Unless you've just stumbled into the web3 world or took a digital detox in a cave somewhere, you've probably bumped into Optimism. It's this layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum that kicked off in January 2021. Maybe you've even moved some ETH over and played with a few dApps. But have you truly delved into the heart of Optimism and how it's governed?

DAOs & Governance

11/10/20239 min read

The Noob-Friendly Guide to Optimism’s Retroactive Public Good Funding (2023)

Eager to discover the ins and outs of RetroPGF, its origins, and how to dive into the next retroactive funding round (RetroPGF3)? You've hit the jackpot by landing here! Trust me, a few minutes delving into this could be a game-changer. It sure was for me!