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Optimism (OP)

L2 Scaling · OP · Launched Dec 2021 (mainnet)
A-

Excellent (A-) — Conviction Grade

Optimism is the second-largest Ethereum L2. The OP Stack open-source framework is foundational technology for Base, World Chain, Mode, and other Superchain L2s. Strong public-goods funding model through RetroPGF.

86
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Protocol Security
A-
Governance Decentralization
B+
Liquidity
B+
Adoption & Utility
A-
Regulatory Posture
B+
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Mainnet Dec 2021
  • OP Stack open-source framework
  • Superchain architecture (Base, etc.)
  • RetroPGF public-goods funding

/ Best for

Ethereum-native DeFi seeking Superchain ecosystem; deployments leveraging OP Stack infrastructure.

/ Watch out for

Token value capture from Superchain L2s (Base, etc.) is an active economic question. Verify alignment between OP token holders and Superchain growth.