Optimism as Venture Studio: Mission Updates

TL;DR

WakeUp Labs is launching a new Optimism Mission to support projects through technical and strategic development services. As a Venture Studio funded by the Optimism Collective, we’re here to help projects go from concept to deployment, faster and with fewer barriers.

What’s the mission about?

This mission, funded by the Optimism Collective and executed by WakeUp Labs, provides hands-on technical and strategic support to selected projects building within the ecosystem.

At WakeUp Labs, our goal is to help teams deploy, scale, and grow by removing technical bottlenecks and accelerating adoption across DeFi, gaming, and infrastructure, driving real onchain activity and gas usage on Optimism.

The project lead on our side will be @Axel.Wakeuplabs, who will be taking ownership from here.

Milestone Roadmap

This initiative will follow five main milestones:

  1. Define Selection Mechanism
  2. Select Subsidy Recipients (Project Screening and Selection)
  3. Start Working (Development and Execution)
  4. Detailed Report and Public Closure Announcement
  5. Long-Term Commitment

These milestones are designed to overlap, so one step doesn’t block the next.
You can read the full project proposal here: :link: CharmVerse Proposal

How We’ll Measure Success

These are the key performance indicators we’ll use to track progress and impact:

  • :scroll: Smart contracts deployed
  • :repeat_button: Transactions generated
  • :purse: Unique wallet interactions
  • :fuel_pump: Gas units consumed
  • :seedling:Long-term ecosystem alignment

What’s Next?

We’re just getting started. If you’re building on Optimism, or know someone who is, tag them below or reach out! This mission is designed to unlock new opportunities and push high-potential projects.

:memo: Applications will open soon, so keep an eye out. We’ll share more details right here, as well as on X (Twitter), and on LinkedIn.

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