Optimism is a Collective of companies, communities, and citizens working together to reward public goods and build a sustainable future for Ethereum.
Optimism is a collective dedicated to funding public goods and driving Ethereum’s long-term sustainability. Through its governance structure, the Optimism Collective coordinates efforts among developers, communities, and organizations to support impactful projects, reinforcing Ethereum’s role as a public good.
Optimism goes beyond scalability by aligning financial incentives with Ethereum’s long-term success. By redistributing network revenue to fund public goods, the Optimism Collective ensures that innovation, governance, and infrastructure development remain community-driven, fostering a more inclusive and regenerative crypto ecosystem.
Optimism introduced the OP Stack, a standardized technology stack for Layer 2 chains, aiming to unify distinct Layer 2 solutions into a cohesive, horizontally scalable Superchain
The Optimism Collective implemented a two-house governance system comprising the Token House and the Citizens' House, designed to ensure decentralized decision-making and resource allocation within the Optimism ecosystem.