The Superchain accounts for over 56.5% of all Layer 2 transactions and sees 23.3M daily transactions. The network boasts 830 Unique Apps, contributing to the Optimism Collective. It is estimated that 107.2 ETH will be contributed to the Optimism Collective in November. Data fetched from the Superchain Health Dashboard.

Zora has upgraded how it calculates the value of tokens in users’ wallets by introducing liquidity-based pricing. Instead of using simple spot prices, Zora now simulates real swaps through Uniswap V3 and V4 pools to determine what users would actually receive if they sold their tokens. This new approach accounts for liquidity depth, slippage, fees, and multi-hop routing, giving users a more accurate estimate of their holdings’ true market value.

By caching pool data and running parallel simulations across millions of tokens, Zora ensures wallets load quickly without sacrificing precision. The result is a more reliable and realistic reflection of token value that mirrors actual onchain market behavior. Learn more here.  

Zora has introduced token-gated direct messages, giving creators more control over who can contact them while adding real economic value to social interactions. To send a message, users must hold at least 1 million of a creator’s coin, ensuring that DMs come from genuine supporters rather than spam accounts. If both users hold 1 million of each other’s coins, messages open automatically without needing a request.

This system transforms messaging into an onchain social layer where access is earned through participation and ownership. It rewards engaged communities, filters noise, and creates a new kind of social economy powered by tokens. Learn more here.

Superseed has announced a four-phase roadmap that will lead to the launch of SuperCDP, its full-scale decentralized credit and yield system. The journey begins in Q4 2025 with SuperMarket, a new money market on Ethereum where users can borrow and lend major assets while earning native incentives. Once liquidity and user traction are established, Superseed will introduce suprUSD, a yield-bearing stablecoin that can be instantly redeemed 1:1 for leading stablecoins, giving users stability, flexibility, and sustainable returns from day one.

The next phase will expand suprUSD into SuperMarket, allowing users to earn, borrow, and explore new “Earning Opportunities.” All of this builds toward the final step, SuperCDP, a robust collateralized debt system designed for both Ethereum and Superseed L2. By starting where liquidity already exists and growing from there, Superseed is taking a practical approach to building lasting utility before introducing leverage. Learn more here. 

BOB has launched its first Community Sale, giving users a chance to join the Gateway to Bitcoin DeFi at discounted rates with faster vesting than private rounds. Running from November 10 to 13, the sale will offer 4% of the total $BOB token supply across two tranches — one open to the general public and another for top BOB community members, including Spice holders and Cookie snappers. This marks an important step toward a community-owned Bitcoin DeFi platform that includes both retail users and ecosystem contributors.

$BOB is the native token of the BOB hybrid chain, designed for security, governance, and utility. Token holders can stake to support the network, participate in onchain governance, and gain access to features and rewards. By combining Bitcoin’s security with Ethereum’s flexibility, BOB is creating a unified platform for BTC-backed DeFi, enabling staking, lending, and 1-click swaps across multiple chains. The Community Sale is an opportunity for early supporters to help shape the future of Bitcoin DeFi. Learn more here. 

Optimism has announced the October results of its Retro Funding program, celebrating 189 builders, 81 onchain applications, and 113 devtooling projects for their measurable contributions to the ecosystem. 

Retro Funding continues to embody the Optimism Collective’s mission to reward public goods and sustainable impact rather than speculation. By funding builders who create lasting value for the ecosystem, Optimism strengthens its foundation for future growth and innovation across OP Mainnet and the broader Superchain. View all the recipients here

The Superchain has grown to 34 different OP Chains, each with its flourishing Ecosystem.

• October Superchain Stats

• Ben Jones on the Institutional Onchain Speedrun at SmartCon

• Soneium Ecosystem Roundup

• Zora Believe Fund Investments

• Zora Profile Updates

• Arena Z x Qube partnership 

• InvestiFi Announce Strategic Alliance with Metallicus to Deliver Institution-Backed Stablecoins

• This week on Base

• Base around the world Heads to LATAM

• Jesse Pollak Launches jessexbt, His Onchain AI Twin

Disclaimer: This newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice

The Superchain accounts for over 56.5% of all Layer 2 transactions and sees 23.3M daily transactions. The network boasts 830 Unique Apps, contributing to the Optimism Collective. It is estimated that 107.2 ETH will be contributed to the Optimism Collective in November. Data fetched from the Superchain Health Dashboard.

Zora has upgraded how it calculates the value of tokens in users’ wallets by introducing liquidity-based pricing. Instead of using simple spot prices, Zora now simulates real swaps through Uniswap V3 and V4 pools to determine what users would actually receive if they sold their tokens. This new approach accounts for liquidity depth, slippage, fees, and multi-hop routing, giving users a more accurate estimate of their holdings’ true market value.

By caching pool data and running parallel simulations across millions of tokens, Zora ensures wallets load quickly without sacrificing precision. The result is a more reliable and realistic reflection of token value that mirrors actual onchain market behavior. Learn more here.  

Zora has introduced token-gated direct messages, giving creators more control over who can contact them while adding real economic value to social interactions. To send a message, users must hold at least 1 million of a creator’s coin, ensuring that DMs come from genuine supporters rather than spam accounts. If both users hold 1 million of each other’s coins, messages open automatically without needing a request.

This system transforms messaging into an onchain social layer where access is earned through participation and ownership. It rewards engaged communities, filters noise, and creates a new kind of social economy powered by tokens. Learn more here.

Superseed has announced a four-phase roadmap that will lead to the launch of SuperCDP, its full-scale decentralized credit and yield system. The journey begins in Q4 2025 with SuperMarket, a new money market on Ethereum where users can borrow and lend major assets while earning native incentives. Once liquidity and user traction are established, Superseed will introduce suprUSD, a yield-bearing stablecoin that can be instantly redeemed 1:1 for leading stablecoins, giving users stability, flexibility, and sustainable returns from day one.

The next phase will expand suprUSD into SuperMarket, allowing users to earn, borrow, and explore new “Earning Opportunities.” All of this builds toward the final step, SuperCDP, a robust collateralized debt system designed for both Ethereum and Superseed L2. By starting where liquidity already exists and growing from there, Superseed is taking a practical approach to building lasting utility before introducing leverage. Learn more here. 

BOB has launched its first Community Sale, giving users a chance to join the Gateway to Bitcoin DeFi at discounted rates with faster vesting than private rounds. Running from November 10 to 13, the sale will offer 4% of the total $BOB token supply across two tranches — one open to the general public and another for top BOB community members, including Spice holders and Cookie snappers. This marks an important step toward a community-owned Bitcoin DeFi platform that includes both retail users and ecosystem contributors.

$BOB is the native token of the BOB hybrid chain, designed for security, governance, and utility. Token holders can stake to support the network, participate in onchain governance, and gain access to features and rewards. By combining Bitcoin’s security with Ethereum’s flexibility, BOB is creating a unified platform for BTC-backed DeFi, enabling staking, lending, and 1-click swaps across multiple chains. The Community Sale is an opportunity for early supporters to help shape the future of Bitcoin DeFi. Learn more here. 

Optimism has announced the October results of its Retro Funding program, celebrating 189 builders, 81 onchain applications, and 113 devtooling projects for their measurable contributions to the ecosystem. 

Retro Funding continues to embody the Optimism Collective’s mission to reward public goods and sustainable impact rather than speculation. By funding builders who create lasting value for the ecosystem, Optimism strengthens its foundation for future growth and innovation across OP Mainnet and the broader Superchain. View all the recipients here

The Superchain has grown to 34 different OP Chains, each with its flourishing Ecosystem.

• October Superchain Stats

• Ben Jones on the Institutional Onchain Speedrun at SmartCon

• Soneium Ecosystem Roundup

• Zora Believe Fund Investments

• Zora Profile Updates

• Arena Z x Qube partnership 

• InvestiFi Announce Strategic Alliance with Metallicus to Deliver Institution-Backed Stablecoins

• This week on Base

• Base around the world Heads to LATAM

• Jesse Pollak Launches jessexbt, His Onchain AI Twin

Disclaimer: This newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice