The OP Labs team recently posted a blog post focusing on achieving Stage 2 Decentralization in the Optimism Ecosystem, a critical step for ensuring a secure and truly decentralized blockchain network. This involves developing a robust fault-proof system and multiple proving mechanisms for the OP Stack, and establishing an independent security council. The approach prioritizes a multiproof ecosystem from the beginning, leveraging the community's expertise. Achieving this stage is crucial for the ecosystem's security, reliability, and adaptability. You can read all about it here.

Preparing Optimism for the Superchain future

The Optimism Collective is advancing towards a Superchain future, emphasizing a cooperative ecosystem where multiple chains, including OP Mainnet and others like Base and Zora Network, operate on equal footing. This transformation, guided by the principle of chain neutrality, aims for a balanced growth where the success of one chain benefits the entire network. The Collective is implementing the "Law of Chains," ensuring that all chains in the Superchain receive equitable support and protection. Moreover, Optimism Governance is being adapted to include all OP Chains, promoting a more inclusive environment. Essential to this vision is the technical development to facilitate seamless upgrades across all OP Chains, enhancing compatibility and security. You can read all about it here.

Mode Research: An Introduction to Cooperative Game Theory

Mode Research is exploring Cooperative Game Theory to enhance the Optimism Superchain's economic systems. Focusing on 'cooperation for greater outcomes', they're drawing from concepts like Shapley values, a cooperative game theory solution, to design fair, performance-based incentives for blockchain contributors. Shapley values allocate rewards based on each member's marginal contribution, promoting collaboration and efficiency. Mode aims to apply these principles to the Superchain, ensuring fair reward distribution and encouraging synergies among various teams and projects.

However, implementing Shapley values in blockchain protocols presents challenges. Defining appropriate payoff functions and preventing manipulations like Sybil attacks are key hurdles. Mode's research aims to address these challenges, setting a precedent for a more collaborative and fair economic model in the Superchain. You can read all about it here. Base Grants building the future of Base

Base has announced the rollout of several more Builder Grants before the end of the year, with additional grants planned for 2024. These grants are awarded to projects that contribute significantly to the Base ecosystem. You can see the recent winners here.

These grants reflect Base's commitment to supporting innovative projects that enhance its platform and community. If you see an interesting project that could benefit from a grant in 2024, submissions are open here.

Zora Network has introduced Split Contracts, an innovative feature designed to simplify the process of sharing earnings from digital editions among multiple contributors. These contracts, powered by 0xSplits smart contracts, are particularly useful for creators who collaborate on projects. For instance, a photographer can easily split payments with a model, or a musician with a producer, ensuring fair distribution of earnings.

There are two levels of permissions for accessing and modifying split contracts:

1. The Creator of the Edition: The individual who created the edition has full control over the split.

2. Admin-Level Permissions: Those granted admin-level access to a collection can also manage and update the split address.

Both creators and admins have the ability to edit and remove other admins or collaborators, manage editions created by others, and set or modify payout settings. This includes adding or removing participants in a split. You can read all about it here: Split Contracts on Zora.

Eliza Oak from a16z and Andy Hall from Stanford University have authored a new academic paper that delves into how incentives and rewards, specifically through Optimism's 2nd airdrop, influence governance participation. Their study provides a detailed analysis of the effects of token rewards on boosting community engagement in decentralized governance. By examining the data of approximately 1.2 million OP users, the paper sheds light on the impact of such incentives on actions like token delegation and voting. The findings contribute valuable insights into the effectiveness and potential future applications of airdrop incentives in fostering active governance participation within decentralized networks. The full paper can be accessed for a more comprehensive understanding of their research at Stanford GSB Faculty Research.

The OP Labs team recently posted a blog post focusing on achieving Stage 2 Decentralization in the Optimism Ecosystem, a critical step for ensuring a secure and truly decentralized blockchain network. This involves developing a robust fault-proof system and multiple proving mechanisms for the OP Stack, and establishing an independent security council. The approach prioritizes a multiproof ecosystem from the beginning, leveraging the community's expertise. Achieving this stage is crucial for the ecosystem's security, reliability, and adaptability. You can read all about it here.

Preparing Optimism for the Superchain future

The Optimism Collective is advancing towards a Superchain future, emphasizing a cooperative ecosystem where multiple chains, including OP Mainnet and others like Base and Zora Network, operate on equal footing. This transformation, guided by the principle of chain neutrality, aims for a balanced growth where the success of one chain benefits the entire network. The Collective is implementing the "Law of Chains," ensuring that all chains in the Superchain receive equitable support and protection. Moreover, Optimism Governance is being adapted to include all OP Chains, promoting a more inclusive environment. Essential to this vision is the technical development to facilitate seamless upgrades across all OP Chains, enhancing compatibility and security. You can read all about it here.

Mode Research: An Introduction to Cooperative Game Theory

Mode Research is exploring Cooperative Game Theory to enhance the Optimism Superchain's economic systems. Focusing on 'cooperation for greater outcomes', they're drawing from concepts like Shapley values, a cooperative game theory solution, to design fair, performance-based incentives for blockchain contributors. Shapley values allocate rewards based on each member's marginal contribution, promoting collaboration and efficiency. Mode aims to apply these principles to the Superchain, ensuring fair reward distribution and encouraging synergies among various teams and projects.

However, implementing Shapley values in blockchain protocols presents challenges. Defining appropriate payoff functions and preventing manipulations like Sybil attacks are key hurdles. Mode's research aims to address these challenges, setting a precedent for a more collaborative and fair economic model in the Superchain. You can read all about it here. Base Grants building the future of Base

Base has announced the rollout of several more Builder Grants before the end of the year, with additional grants planned for 2024. These grants are awarded to projects that contribute significantly to the Base ecosystem. You can see the recent winners here.

These grants reflect Base's commitment to supporting innovative projects that enhance its platform and community. If you see an interesting project that could benefit from a grant in 2024, submissions are open here.

Zora Network has introduced Split Contracts, an innovative feature designed to simplify the process of sharing earnings from digital editions among multiple contributors. These contracts, powered by 0xSplits smart contracts, are particularly useful for creators who collaborate on projects. For instance, a photographer can easily split payments with a model, or a musician with a producer, ensuring fair distribution of earnings.

There are two levels of permissions for accessing and modifying split contracts:

1. The Creator of the Edition: The individual who created the edition has full control over the split.

2. Admin-Level Permissions: Those granted admin-level access to a collection can also manage and update the split address.

Both creators and admins have the ability to edit and remove other admins or collaborators, manage editions created by others, and set or modify payout settings. This includes adding or removing participants in a split. You can read all about it here: Split Contracts on Zora.

Eliza Oak from a16z and Andy Hall from Stanford University have authored a new academic paper that delves into how incentives and rewards, specifically through Optimism's 2nd airdrop, influence governance participation. Their study provides a detailed analysis of the effects of token rewards on boosting community engagement in decentralized governance. By examining the data of approximately 1.2 million OP users, the paper sheds light on the impact of such incentives on actions like token delegation and voting. The findings contribute valuable insights into the effectiveness and potential future applications of airdrop incentives in fostering active governance participation within decentralized networks. The full paper can be accessed for a more comprehensive understanding of their research at Stanford GSB Faculty Research.