Awesome Optimism

Contents

• Official Resources
• Analytics
• Blockchain Explorers
• Clients
• OP Stack
  • Active
  • Upcoming
• Tutorials
• Videos
• Articles
• Development Tools
  • OP Stack
• Projects
  • OP Mainnet
  • Base
  • Public Goods Network
  • Zora
  • Manta Pacific
  • Mode Network
• Grants
• Community Resources
  • Newsletter
  • Podcast
  • Miscellaneous

Official Resources

Official resources for Optimism:

• Official website - The go-to place for all things related to Optimism.
• OP Mainnet Documentation - Developer Documentation.
• OP Stack Documentation - Documentation for OP Stack.
• OP Mainnet Status - Status updates for Optimism Mainnet + Goerli.
• GitHub - Open source code from Optimism Labs (includes op-geth, relayer, tutorials, analytics, and more).
• Optimism Foundation Twitter - Official account of the Optimism Foundation.
• Optimism Governance Twitter - The official Optimism Governance account.
• OP Labs Twitter - The official OP Labs account.
• Governance Forum - Governance Proposals and Grants Proposals.
• Optimism Collective Mirror - Articles by the Optimism Collective.
• OP Labs Blog - Blog for more technical and engineering-focused content.
• Optimism Discord - Announcements, general discussion, and support.
• Reddit - Optimism Collective forum and threads.

Analytics

• OP Analytics - Onchain Data, Utilities, References, and other Analytics on Optimism Mainnet.
• Optimism Developer Metrics Sploring - Tracks developer activity on Optimism (including OP Mainnet and Base - Sourced other OP Chains from Goldsky: Zora, PGN, etc), using onchain deployers as a proxy.
• Optimism Overview Dashboard - General OP Mainnet dashboard.
• Optimism Delegates Dashboard - Real-time tracking of proposals and participation statistics for the Optimism Collective.
• Rollup Economics - Breaks down the on-chain revenues (txn fees), costs (posting data to L1), and raw materials (L1 calldata, usage metrics, etc.) of rollups.
• L2BEAT - Comparison of current state of various L2s.
• OP Governance Analytics Dashboard - Tracks key governance metrics including participation, voter behavior, and power structures.
• Open Source Observer - Measure the impact of open source contributions

Blockchain Explorers

• OP Mainnet Explorer - OP Mainnet block explorer with other useful block utilities.
• Blockscout - Open-source Block Explorer.
• 3xpl - Ad-free block explorer.
• jiffyscan - A block explorer and analytics platform for Account Abstraction using EIP-4337.
• Superscan - The Superchain Ecosystem Explorer.
• Blocscan - Blockchain explorer to navigate shard blob transactions.
• beaconcha.in - Open Source Ethereum Explorer.

Clients

• OP-Geth - Official Golang implementation of the execution layer by OP Labs.
• OP-Erigon - A fork of the L1 execution client Erigon (golang alternative).
• Magi - Rollup consensus-layer client written in Rust by a16z.
• OP-Reth - Reth execution client for post-bedrock upgrade (rust alternative).
• Hildr - OP Stack rollup client written in Java 21 with GraalVM native.

OP Stack

Active

• OP Mainnet - EVM-equivalent Optimistic Rollup chain.
• Aevo - The canonical chain for Aevo Exchange, a decentralized options exchange.
• Base - Coinbase's Layer 2 network offering scalability and faster transactions.
• Kroma - Universal ZK Rollup based on the Optimism Bedrock architecture.
• Zora Network - Layer 2 integration with Zora NFT trading market, attracting artists and collectors.
• Mode Network - Network built on OP Stack with contract revenue sharing incentives at the protocol layer.
• Redstone - Gaming focused L2.
• BOB - BOB ("Build on Bitcoin") is an OP Stack rollup that natively supports the Bitcoin stack.
• RSS3 Value SubLayer - The RSS3 Value Sublayer is an Ethereum Layer2 built with OP Stack and Celestia DA, handling the value and ownership of AI and Open Information.
• Karak - Karak is the universal restaking layer powered by the entire cryptoeconomy across every asset and every chain.
• Fraxtal - Modular L2 blockchain built by Frax.

Upcoming

• Ancient8 - Gaming-focused community-driven Ethereum layer 2.
• Celo - A Layer 1 migrating to an OP Stack-based Ethereum Layer 2. Includes data availability layer powered by EigenLayer.
• Kinto - KYC DeFi network focused on safe and insured decentralized financial services.
• OPCraft - On-chain virtual world games with high throughput and faster block generation.
• Molten - Molten Network is an upcoming scaling solution by Unidex team.
• Worldcoin - Migration of World App wallet to OP mainnet and partnership with Optimism Collective.
• Keystone - Full-chain game engine for enhanced gaming experience on the OP Stack.
• Loot Chain - A dedicated layer 2 blockchain for the Loot community. Uses Polygon for data availability layer.
• Lyra Finance - Options protocol launching V2 with "Lyra Chain" on OP Stack for high-throughput, low-latency, and low-cost transactions.
• Debank Chain - Layer 2 Blockchain for Social Engagement.
• Mina - Adding ZK proofs to Optimism's fault proof stack to create ZK-Optimistic hybrid rollups.
• StealthChain - Decentralized, Ethereum-equivalent OP Stack Rollup.
• Synpase - Natively interchain rollup, able to communicate other supported chains by the Synapse Interchain Network.
• Swan - Open marketplace for cloud resources.
• Lisk - Built using Gelato with a focus on RWA and DePIN.
• Metal - Metal L2 is an upcoming scaling solution by Metallicus.
• Mint - Mint Blockchain is a Layer 2 network for NFTs.
• Zentachain - Zentachain is a privacy-focused IoT blockchain networking project.
• W3Gamez - Layer-2 Gaming Blockchain.
• Axonum - OP Stack L2 with a precompile to access AI inference directly from smart contracts.

Layer 3

• Syndicate Frame Chain - OP Stack L3 on Base with Celestia underneath unlocking high throughput and extremely low gas costs for Frame developers.
• Stack - Stack Chain is a blockchain for bringing points onchain, allowing brands to create and own their loyalty programs.

Tutorials

• Simple Optimism Node - Learn to run an Optimism node.
• Deploy a basic contract - Basics of OP Mainnet development.
• Building your project - Tutorials put together by the Optimism community.

Videos

• Developer Videos - Collection of developer videos.
• Getting Started with Optimism - (Sep '22) - Provides a quick introduction on developing applications on Optimism.
• Introduction to architecture - (Sep '22) - Introduction to the technical design of Optimism.
• Modular OP Stack - (Sep '22) - Describes the modular design of the OP Stack and how it enables third-party innovation on Optimism.
• Modular Sequencing - (Sep '22) - Discusses the implementation of modular sequencing in the Optimism Bedrock architecture.
• Pluggable data availability - (Sep '22) - Discusses how the OP Stack achieves pluggable data availability through a modular design allowing different protocols to provide state availability using their own techniques.
• Modular Rollup Theory Through the Lens of the OP Stack - (Oct '22) - Explores the theory of modular rollups through the lens of the OP Stack's architecture, focusing on how its modular and extensible design enables innovation.
• How Rollups actually work - (Mar '23) - Provides an approachable explanation of how rollups work at a technical level, comparing optimistic and zkRollup approaches.
• Scaling Ethereum for Global Adoption with L2 Panel - (Mar '23) - Discusses the progress and future of layer 2 scalability for Ethereum, focusing on how rollups enable global mainstream adoption of web3 applications.
• Doing Decentralized Identity Right with Kelvin Fichter - (Mar '23) - Discusses the approach to building decentralized identity solutions using self-sovereign techniques that empower individuals to own and control their personal data.

Articles

• (Almost) Everything you need to know about Optimistic Rollup - (Jan '21) - Builds up the design for optimistic rollups from first principles, addressing various perceived issues as they arise.
• Cannon Fault Proof System - (Mar '22) - Explanation of the Cannon fault proof system.
• Optimism Bedrock vs Arbitrum Nitro - (Oct '22) - Breakdown of the differences between Optimism Bedrock and Arbitrum Nitro.
• Research Note - (Mar '23) - An overview of Optimism's technology, governance, token, roadmap, team, funding, and ecosystem by Woodstock Fund.
• Superchain and the Rise of Rollups - (Apr '23) - Messari's report on Optimism's Superchain and business model for rollups.
• The Rollup Multiverse - (May '23) - Understanding the distinction between rollups and bridge mechanisms, with a focus on Optimism as an example.
• Maximizing fault proof modularity with a composable pre-image oracle - (Aug '23) - Explores the modular design of the OP Stack's Fault Proof System, featuring a deep dive into the system's pre-image oracle.
• The Endgame for Decentralization in the OP Ecosystem is Stage 2 - (Dec '23) - Discusses OP Labs' approach to Stage 2 decentralization for the Optimism ecosystem through a trustless fault proof system, multiple proving mechanisms, and a security council.

Development Tools

General

• Cannon - Smart contract deployment tool and package manager.
• Covalent - Blockchain data indexing.
• Foundry - Toolkit for Ethereum application development written in Rust.
• Hardhat - A development environment and framework for building Ethereum smart contracts and dApps.
• Tenderly - All-in-one development platform.
• Wagmi - A collection of React hooks for Ethereum applications to build and fetch functionality from open-source functions.
• Remix - A no-setup tool with a GUI for developing smart contracts.
• Rainbow Kit - React library that makes it easy to add wallet connection to your dapp.
• Sourcify - Open-source Solidity contract source code verification service.
• The Graph - The Graph organizes and makes usable web3 data for dapps via GraphQL.
• TypeChain - TypeScript bindings for Ethereum smart contracts.

OP Stack

• AltLayer - Decentralized protocol for developers to launch highly elastic application-tailored rollups.
• Conduit - One-click Optimistic Rollup deployment solution.
• roll-op - Permissionless and open-source rollup deployment.
• indexed.xyz - Open, decoded, and CC0-licensed Optimism Superchain datasets.
• Gelato - Enterprise-grade OP Stack Rollup infrastructure.

Projects

OP Mainnet

Wallets

• BEAM Wallet - Wallet built on OPStack and account abstraction.
• Frame - A privacy-focused Ethereum wallet for Web3

Naming Service

• OptiNames - ENS Subdomain on Optimism L2.

• Wildcards Protocol - Linking ENS domains to Optimism NFT collections.

  Gaming

• Chaintrap Builders - Bringing a simple dungeon game to Optimism.

• Another World - P2E open world for NFT IPs and adventures.

  DeFi

• Let's get HAI - Multi-collateral floating-peg stablecoin native to Optimism.

• Kwenta - Decentralized derivatives trading platform offering real-world and on-chain synthetic assets.

• DeFiEdge - Asset management protocol that extends the capabilities of UniswapV3.

• Ethos Reserve - Decentralized lending protocol that allows users to take out interest-free loans against collateral such as BTC and ETH.

• Extra Finance - Community-driven lending & leveraged yield farming protocol.

• Velodrome - AMM based on Solidity.

• Exactly - Lending protocol providing an autonomous fixed and variable interest rate market.

• Polynominal - Decentralised derivative trading exchange powered by the Synthetix protocol.

• Pika - A perpetual Swap Exchange.

• Sonne Finance - Decentralized lending protocol.

• Synthetix - Derivatives liquidity protocol providing the backbone for derivatives trading in DeFi.

• Lyra - Decentralized options protocol.

• Odos - DeFi Aggregator with multi-input and multi-output swaps.

• Aperture - Concentrated liquidity DEX with native LP automation features.

Bridges

• Bungee - Bridge aggregator by Socket.

• Stargate - A Composable Omnichain Native Asset Bridge.

• Hop - Scalable rollup-to-rollup general token bridge.

• Jumper - Multi-chain liquidity aggregator powered by LI.FI

  Insurance

• opencover - Insurance aggregator that protects against onchain risks.

  Prediction

  Markets

• Thales - Allows the creation of peer-to-peer parimutuel markets that anyone can join.

  Portfolio

  Tracker

• Octav - Free & editable Web3 data analytics platform.

• Rotki - Open source portfolio tracker, accounting, and analytics tool that protects your privacy.

  DAO

• Karma - Integrated DAO toolkit to measure contributions and enhance Governance.

• DAOstar - DAO Onboarding & Attestation List.

  Attestations

• Attestation Station - Build schemas, query, and submit attestations.

• Clique - Identity oracles connecting web2 and web3.

  Social

• Farcaster - A protocol for decentralized social apps.

• Nested - Decentralized copy trading platform.

• Mirror - The home for web3 publishing.

  Funding

• Giveth - Zero-fee crypto donation platform that rewards donors to verified public goods projects.

• Endaoment - 501(c)(3) nonprofit community foundation built entirely onchain.

  Geospatial

• Geo Web - The Geo Web is a public geospatial information network designed for the spatial computing era.

  Privacy

• Umbra - Protocol for sending stealth payments.

Base

DeFi

• Aerodrome - A central trading and liquidity marketplace on Base.

• Avantis - Oracle-based synthetic derivatives protocol with up to 100x leverage.

• Overnight Finance - Asset management protocol offering passive yield products based on delta-neutral strategies.

• IntentX - Perpetuals platform based on intent technology

  Gaming

• Parallel - Sci-Fi Card Game with NFTs.

• frenpet - Grow and battle fren pets with frens.

• EthXY - Base Pixel MMORPG with PvP combat mechanics.

  Social

• friend.tech - The marketplace for your friends.

• SongTech - Market for songs.

  NFT

• BasePaint - Collaborative pixel art where the artist can earn rewards from mints.

Public Goods Network

Funding

• Gitcoin - Empowering communities to fund, build, & protect what matters.

Zora

NFT

• mint.fun - Spots freshly minted tokens and present all known minting options to you.
• Holograph - Omnichain NFT infrastructure.

Mode Network

DeFi

• Kim Exchange - Native DEX for the Mode Network with staking modules to incentivize LPs.
• Ionic - Non-custodial money market protocol.

Social

• Mode Name Service - .mode domain by SpaceID.

Grants

• Optimism Grants Council - Grants Landing Page for Season 4.
• Optimism Grants Changelog - Latest updates and changes to the grant programs of the Optimism Collective.
• Agora - Token house and Citizen house governance app and contract

RPGF3

• RetroPGF - Official Site for RetroPGF.
• RetroPGF Hub - Platform to nominate and discover RetroPGF projects.
• Retrolist - RetroPGF Rubric-based List Creation UI opening to public crowdsourcing.
• Growthpie - RetroPGF 3 Tracker.
• Pairwise - Simplifying the voting RetroPGF experience

Community Resources

Newsletter

• The Optimistic Standard - Monthly recap on Optimism.
• The 🔵Optimist Newsletter - Bi-weekly updates on Optimism.
• The OP Superchain Roundup - Weekly updates and developments on the OP Superchain Ecosystem.

Podcast

• The Delegate Corner - A podcast spotlighting delegates from Optimism's DAO.
• The RetroPGF Podcast - A podcast dedicated to telling the stories of recipients of Optimism's RetroPGF funding and talking about all things RetroPGF.

Miscellaneous

• Web3xplorer - Go-to platform for all things Optimism and Web3.
• Optimism Vision Reservoir - Collection of resources centered on Optimism's values and vision.
• ETHDaily - News Roundup on Optimism.
• The Optimistic Academy - Video courses to learn about Optimism.
• The Optimism Guide - Everything from micro lessons to a glossary to a collection of external and official resources.
• OP Radio - OP Radio is a podcast on anything and everything related to Optimism.
• Optimism Resource Center - Resources related to the governance system of the Optimism Collective.
• Superchain Eco - Platform for OP Stack and Superchain information, updates, and insights

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