WakeUp Labs - General Comms Thread Our Journey on Optimism

TL,DR.

WakeUp Labs is a studio offering advanced development services to EVM-Compatible Chains, DAOs, and businesses. This summary provides a brief overview of the company, to later provide a timeline of contributions to the OP network from January 2023 to the present, with continuous updates.

Intention.

This first entry will introduce WakeUp, detailing its history, track record, intentions, and team composition. However, it aims to be the initial post in an ever-evolving thread, where all sufficiently significant interactions with the OP ecosystem will be added. This approach seeks to offer greater transparency and traceability to the activities carried out. Since WakeUp is a company, it must adhere to NDAs, compliance, and other legal obligations; therefore, it reserves the right to choose what to share in this thread.

What’s Wake Up Labs.

WakeUp Labs is a software development studio dedicated to advancing decentralized technology and scaling Ethereum. We specialize in delivering cutting-edge development services to EVM-Compatible chains, DAOs, and businesses entering the blockchain space. Since our inception in 2022, our team has led the charge in innovation within the sector.

WakeUp Labs had established itself as a well known player in the LATAM ecosystem, providing a comprehensive suite of development services including Product Discovery, Product Design, and Software Implementation. Our goal is to address and overcome the challenges our clients face.

Our extensive development expertise, combined with a commitment to excellence, has empowered our clients to achieve significant revenue growth, secure investment rounds, reduce costs, and enhance their overall performance.

History, Track Record and Team composition.

Since 2022, WakeUp has been actively participating in the ecosystem, conducting workshops for developers both online and in person, attending international conferences, and lending its significant technical expertise to the community.

Initially, our focus was on the NFT ecosystem, capitalizing on the bull market and leveraging our gaming expertise—Milton Berman’s role as CTO of a Mobile Gaming company and Gonza Silman’s experience in competitive gaming and software development for tournament management seemed particularly promising.

However, we quickly faced reality; the excitement around these areas waned faster than anticipated, and the market was neither as large nor as technically challenging as we had initially believed.

Subsequently, we created a platform that allows developers, especially those new to the cryptocurrency ecosystem, to deploy smart contracts using simple APIs.

This service is now fully operational supporting multiple blockchains, including compatibility with Optimism, a feature that has been available since early 2023.

Besides, in 2023 alone, WakeUp has provided its services to at least 24 clients, with 4 based in Spain, 4 in the US, and the remaining majority from Latin America.

Among these collaborations are:

  • Optimism: Through a grant-funded project, we developed an open-source repository and an interactive demo to index specific blockchain information. It was a developer-oriented tool.

  • An AAVE fork, known for its complexity.

  • End-user projects, abstracting the complexity of Blockchain, such as Win Investments.

  • Contributions to well-recognized ecosystem projects like DAIMO.

  • Innovative projects involving the tokenization of real-world assets and video games, such as Mokens League.

Our ambition drives us to extend our influence further, aiming to deliver substantial value through our technical solutions.

Our active participation in conferences, close collaboration with DAOs, and engagement with stakeholders across various projects underscore our commitment. Furthermore, we are dedicated to keeping pace with the evolving demands of emerging technologies, such as Rollups like OP, ensuring that our services remain at the forefront of the industry’s needs.

Our team consists of 3 founders with extensive experience in the ecosystem:

  • Milton Berman, co-founder and CEO, brings extensive experience as a CTO in a decentralized identity project supported by IDB Lab and Bitcoin NGO. He has also worked as a Product Owner at Rootstock blockchain and as a CTO in a mobile game studio company. With a background in working with large corporations, Milton possesses the technical expertise and strategic vision necessary to drive the success of our project.
  • Maximiliano del Hoyo, co-founder and CBDO, has a diverse background in software and finance. His previous experience at notable companies like Microsoft and Nestle provides him with the necessary knowledge and network to navigate the intersection of technology and business, ensuring the effective achievement of the project’s goals.
  • Gonzalo Silman, co-founder and COO, possesses a unique blend of expertise in economics (former university professor), finance, and entrepreneurial experience in creating gaming products for LATAM communities. This diverse background brings a fresh perspective and innovative thinking to our project, enabling us to understand user needs and craft tailored solutions that resonate with our target audience.

We also have a world-class technical and communication team.

WakeUp boasts a dedicated full-time team of four developers, each a university graduate with degrees in engineering and boasting at least seven years of development experience.

Our team includes:

  • Two Solidity experts who have previously worked at INTEL and have been part of SideChains development teams since 2018.

  • One specialist in front-end development.

  • One expert focused on infrastructure and back-end development.

  • On the communications front, Jess, holding a degree in Communication Sciences from the University of Buenos Aires, is currently furthering her education as an MBA student, with more than 4 years in the industry.

In addition to our team, we collaborate with Strategic Partners who bring their expertise in design, project management, and specific areas of software development to enhance our capabilities and deliver comprehensive solutions.

What’s next

WakeUp is committed to strengthening its ties with EVM-Compatible chains by hosting workshops aimed at introducing new developers to the ecosystem. We plan to leverage our expertise by actively participating and sharing our technical insights in forums, thus progressively enhancing our technical capabilities. Our goal is to confront increasingly significant challenges head-on.

Links:

:globe_with_meridians: Website: www.wakeuplabs.io
:bird: X (Twitter): www.x.com/wakeuplabs
:raised_hands: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/company/wakeuplabs

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Our Journey on Optimism [2023].

TL;DR.
WakeUp Labs’ journey on Optimism from the beginning up to December 2023, how we’ve been contributing to the OP ecosystem.

Intro.

Since the beginning of 2023, we began collaborating and engaging with the Optimism ecosystem. Through each collaboration, we foster a world that is increasingly fair and democratic.

Let’s dive into our journey so far.

We embarked on our journey by applying for the Retro PGF2 grant by January 2023.

We kicked things off in the OP scene by providing developer tooling through our developer-oriented platform, supporting the development and usage of the #OP Stack through APIs for developers to integrate #blockchain technology.

:point_right: Tooling & Utilities nominations for RPGF2 - #73 by 0xMilton

Thanks to that, we got nominated for the Retro PGF. By March 2023, we’d already integrated several blockchains into our WakeUp Platform, and we attracted some individual users and small businesses to start using it.

In a Twitch live stream featuring our core developer, Christian, we managed to do a quick integration of the platform into a React project with over 15 live viewers, exchanging opinions and making the livestream an interactive experience.

:cinema: :point_right: https://youtu.be/0Ij5PVA5P2I

We also joined an X (Twitter) space alongside Proof of Integrity to share all that we were building at that time on Optimism. :milky_way:

In April we were selected as recipients of the #RPGF from Optimism Foundation.

:point_right: WakeUp Labs - Revolutionizing Industries with Technology

Later on, we began planning the OP Workshop series—comprising 3 episodes—for the Spanish community interested in developing on the OP Network. This was a joint project with Optimism en Español and Layer 2 en Español.

On April 25th, 2023, the first episode of the Optimism Workshop Series went live, featuring 0xJoxes and Axlvaz from the OP Community.

By the end of May, We successfully concluded the OP Workshop Series with over 100 attendees, and more than 100 NFTs were minted on the OP Network for them.

You can find all the data on this initiative here :point_down:

And the GitHub repository for it here :point_down:

Playlist - Workshop Series Optimism

And, finally, NFTs were minted for the attendees.
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You can check the tokens on the blockchain here :point_left:

In June 2023 we conducted an interview with Joxes, featuring @0xJoxes—DeFi Wonderland researcher, Layer2 Scaling evangelist, and OptimismGov delegate.

You can read it here :point_left:

Also in June, we participated in the SEED LATAM event in Mendoza, Argentina.

There, we conducted a workshop led by our Tech Lead Chris Escalante.


In June, we applied with two projects for the Builders Grant Cycle 13:

  • NFT Swap
  • RFG1 - APIs & Indexer.

The first one consisted of creating an open-source SDK to enable a highly desired feature by various protocols: NFT exchange on-chain. This SDK would allow two individuals to securely exchange NFTs on-chain. We had prior experience implementing something similar for the 0x Protocol and aimed to adapt it for the OP ecosystem.

Check the full application here :point_right: CharmVerse - the all-in-one web3 space

The second project involved developing a feature for effortlessly searching status history on the OP Blockchain. This empowers developers and users to precisely locate specific moments and events within the blockchain.

Here the full application :point_right: CharmVerse - the all-in-one web3 space

In August, we were confirmed to receive the grant for the RFG1 project.

We secured the Builders Grant Cycle 13.

Full blog about it here :point_left:

Following all that we were doing within the OP ecosystem at that time, we came up with an idea that we reflected when we also applied in July 2023 for the RFG-7. In it, we proposed to create an open-source, user-friendly interface for NFT (Non-Fungible Token) creators to integrate tokenbound accounts with their collections. Tokenbound accounts enhance security by linking assets to specific accounts, providing added control, and accountability. In simple words: NFT Smart Wallets.

Full application here :point_right: CharmVerse - the all-in-one web3 space

We also participated in several X (Twitter) spaces! We joined an X (Twitter) space with Totoro, a candidate for the Optimism Ambassadors. During the session, we shared more details about our application for the Builders Grants - Cycle 13.

You can hear the full space here :point_down:

bit.ly/OPinterview

By November 2023 Cointelegraph wrote WakeUp Labs. The article covered all that we had been building on OP up to that moment.

You can take a look at it here: :point_down:

By the end of November 2023, we applied for the Retro PFG.

We’ve significantly reduced the knowledge gap in blockchain technology, enabling broader developer engagement on Optimism by simplifying interactions. Our educational efforts and local workshops have fostered a strong developer community, particularly in Latin America, creating a hub for Spanish content and connecting developers interested in Optimism development.

You can read the full purpose here :point_down:

And we closed out 2023 by completing the initial iteration for RFG1: Onchain Data, a public good for the Optimism Ecosystem. This open-source product was requested by the Optimism Grants Council.

We released the first 3 milestones for the project.

Our main goal with this tool is to assist developers in seamlessly querying past blockchain information at specific points in time, eliminating the need for extensive knowledge and building from scratch. This tool is versatile, enabling tracking of token balances, historical DeFi pool liquidity, and more.

Here you can find the repo: :point_down:

And this was the complete application: :point_down:

Conclusion.

2023 was a challenging year for WakeUp, as we immersed ourselves in Optimism and effectively collaborated with the network, leaving our mark on the ecosystem.

Don´t miss the next episode in our Optimistic journey! :red_circle::sparkles:

Thanks for reading!

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Our Journey on Optimism [2024] | Quarter 1

TD;DR.
WakeUp Labs’ journey on Optimism in the first quarter of 2024. What we’ve been contributing to the OP ecosystem.

Intro.

We’re diving into 2024 with optimism! As the new year begins, our focus remains clear: to keep collaborating with Optimism, actively engaging with OP enthusiasts, and bringing all our expertise to the table.

Let’s review the first months of the year.

Beginning in 2024, we received the exciting news that we were awarded the Optimism Retro PFG grant.

These grants play a key role for software development teams, particularly those lacking substantial funding. Given the high costs associated with development, especially when your team possesses unique skills, securing financial support becomes essential.

For companies backed by big venture capitalists or possessing ample funds, they can afford to experiment freely. However, initiatives like rpgf are transformative. With OptimismFND support, development teams with limited funds can now actively contribute to the Ethereum-compatible ecosystem.

For WakeUp, this support brings three significant benefits:

  1. Provision of resources and additional motivation to build Public Goods. These projects, open-source, benefit the community by enhancing user experiences and aren’t intended for direct monetization.
  2. Advancement of future payments. Grants for building Public Goods typically come with a vesting period. During the development phase, salaries must be paid out, yet actual payment is received only upon project completion and after a predetermined period. Utilizing part of RetroPGF2, we’ve covered some costs as we develop a funded public good, anticipating payment a year later.
  3. Facilitation of ongoing training, alignment, and competitive salaries. Meeting the demands of a proficient “Blockchain” Developer is challenging. Protocols are constantly evolving, requiring developers to understand the underlying mechanisms. Moreover, delving into niche programming languages like Solidity, Rust, and Cairo is an ongoing endeavor. The user experience of decentralized applications (dApps) often poses challenges, making it crucial for developers to empathize with users. Those who meet these criteria possess skills highly sought after by projects offering competitive pay. However, as good developers are also in demand to build public goods, they deserve fair compensation, which rpgf aids in providing.

In summary, initiatives like RetroPGF are incredibly valuable for growing software development teams, as they nurture, fund, and integrate them into the ecosystem, enabling them to continue adding value.

Our co-founder Gonzalo Silman shares a reflection on this here :point_down:

Going forward in 2024, we successfully deployed the RFG-1: Data Request API, a service for querying the OP blockchain for specific past moments, empowering developers to access historical states.

Know more about this development here :point_down:

Later on we developed a use case for the RFG-1: Data Request API.
As an example of what you can build with Retro’s APIs, this demo retrieves OP Token balances for a wallet address on a chosen date or block on the Optimism Network. You can effortlessly explore any ERC20 token.

You can check it here :point_down:

To close the quarter, we applied to the badgeholders’ missions!
With 6 proposals, we aimed to continue collaborating with the OP ecosystem.

These missions are the specific projects taken on to hit targets previously set. They’re all about getting things done efficiently and effectively.

You can find these proposals here :point_down:

Conclusion.

So far, these are our contributions to the OP Ecosystem during the first quarter of 2024. As we make more in the future, we’ll be updating this thread to keep you informed about our Optimistic Journey!

You can follow us on our social media accounts :raised_hands:

:bird: X (Twitter).

:globe_with_meridians: LinkedIn.

Thank you!

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ZK Toolkit for ZK Application Devs Optimism Mission has been assigned to WakeUp Labs.

TD;DR.

WakeUp Labs has been selected to lead four Optimism Missions. In this article we share some details about one of them.

INTRO.

WakeUp Labs has been chosen to lead four Optimism missions. These missions prioritize being top-notch products endorsed by the community, and they’re designed to be reusable for upcoming projects within the Superchain. They’re largely Open Source and primarily compatible with the OP Stack. In this article, we are sharing the first of these four missions: a Zero Knowledge Toolkit.

The first mission.

ZK Toolkit for ZK Application Developers

What was it about?

This proposal sought to create a toolkit based on zero-knowledge (ZK) technology for developers working on the Superchain platform. A Stack/Tool Kit specifically crafted to seamlessly integrate with the OP Stack, thereby serving the Superchain and facilitating Identity-related functionalities. The objective was to enhance trust and security in interactions between applications and users, with a focus on empowering individuals with control over their own identities and privacy. By incorporating ZK proofs into their applications, developers would have gained access to a wide array of design possibilities that leveraged cryptographic techniques.

WakeUp proposal

Our objective is to develop a comprehensive Zero-Knowledge (ZK) and identity toolkit, focusing on three key components:

  • The Issuer Node will handle the issuance of W3C verifiable credentials and manage associated schemas, utilizing zero-knowledge proofs (ZK) to allow credential holders to make claims.

  • The JS Wallet SDK will equip users with the necessary tools to interact with verifiable credentials through their digital wallets, facilitating the generation of ZK proofs for verification by the On-Chain Verifier.

  • The On-Chain Verifier will be responsible for authenticating verifiable credentials on the blockchain, ensuring their validity, and verifying zero-knowledge proofs provided by the credential holder.

We’ll start with a Research & Discovery phase, analyzing open-source ZK and identity tools from leading groups like PSE and Polygon ID. Additionally, we’ll engage with relevant communities to understand user and developer needs.

Following this, we’ll embark on incremental ZK & ID Toolkit development. We’ll begin by creating a Basic Membership Verification tool, allowing web3 wallets to claim membership credentials and verify them.

Subsequently, we’ll ensure compliance with W3C DID & VC standards, enabling decentralized identifier (DID) management. We’ll also empower issuers to revoke credentials and enable key rotation for holders, while defining schemas to enable attribute queries by verifiers.

Next, we’ll develop ZK proof generation tailored for boolean schema queries, followed by the addition of a Zero-Knowledge Proof Query Language for Schema Attributes, supporting operations like equality, greater than, and less than.

Upon completion of development and testing, we’ll release the final ZK Toolkit version for deployment on OP mainnets and testnets, accompanied by comprehensive documentation, open-source repositories, and a report for the Optimism community.

We’ll seek community feedback and make necessary adjustments before proposing integration of the ZK Toolkit with the OP Stack. This integration will empower the Superchain with a privacy-enabling digital identity layer, accessible to every dApp through bridges between the Superchain and Optimism deployment.

Next steps.

We’re getting ready to dive into the assigned missions. Excited to keep working with Optimism and help its ecosystem grow.

Soon, we’ll share more details about the other three Optimism Mission!

You can follow us on our social media accounts :raised_hands:
:bird: X (Twitter)
:globe_with_meridians: LinkedIn

Thank you!

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Superchain Accounts: WakeUp Labs’ Next Move on the Optimism Missions

TD;DR.

WakeUp Labs has been selected to lead four Optimism Missions. Here we share some details about the second one.

The Second mission.

Superchain Accounts

What was it about?

Optimism proposed the development of Superchain Accounts – native smart accounts tailored for the Superchain ecosystem. These accounts utilized account abstraction features, allowing OP chain users to earn Superchain Points through active on-chain participation, elevate their Superchain Rank, and enhance their NFTs. Higher ranks provided users with recognition and benefits, including entry to Weekly Superchain Raffles and increased voting power in a snapshot strategy.

WakeUp’s proposal.

The project kicks off with a Design Phase, during which we will complete technical specifications and the design for Superchain Accounts. This phase also includes developing a prototype to showcase functionality and user interaction, which will be tested by collaborators within the Optimism ecosystem.

The development phase continues with a focus on constructing the essential smart contracts and user interface components. This stage is characterized by detailed documentation and thorough testing to ensure both security and usability, where everything developed will be displayed and explained in its corresponding Open Source repository.

To prevent Sybil attacks, using soulbound tokens for Superchain Points and Badges can help to reduce them. Also, to mitigate the damage that can be caused by Sybil attacks, some of the claimable badges will be linked to identity verification, similar to how projects like Talent Protocol or GitCoin Passport do it, while still being completely optional.

After completing development, we’ll test, address any corresponding fixes, and launch the final version. We will deploy the Superchain Accounts on the Optimism Mainnet, incorporating achievements fetched from OP Mainnet and Base. Finally, to promote awareness and encourage adoption, we will deploy community engagement strategies. With that in mind, we aim to enhance participation by utilizing weekly raffles, airdrops, and other incentives to boost engagement.

Next steps.

Stay tuned for updates by following us on our social media channels: X (Twitter) and LinkedIn.

We’re excited to dive into these missions and share our progress with you.

Thanks for being part of the journey! :rocket:

Next Optimism Mission for WakeUp? We got it! Decentralized rollup-as-a-service

TL;DR

WakeUp Labs has been selected to lead four Optimism missions. We’re excited to share the third one with you: developing a decentralized rollup.

The Third mission.

Decentralized rollup-as-a-service

What was it about?

A proposal was made to create a decentralized Rollup-as-a-Service (RaaS) network to facilitate the realization of this mission. Unlike existing RaaS providers, which often possess barriers and lock-ins, this network aims to standardize features and democratize the provider role, allowing for seamless switching between providers.

WakeUp’s Proposal

The first phase, Cloud Rollup as a Service, we will focus on creating a platform enabling users to effortlessly generate their own rollup on the cloud. This involves thorough research to determine the optimal infrastructure strategy and testing of roll-op and other existing OP Stack tools. Deliverables planned include comprehensive documentation, infrastructure definitions, and the implementation of roll-op on cloud, or alternatively, an ad-hoc solution. Additionally, a CLI will be developed to offer rollup creation as a service, along with the integration of a block explorer feature and a user-friendly Dev Console for managing cloud rollup services.

In the subsequent phase, a Decentralized Marketplace, we aim to maximize decentralization in the interaction between RaaS clients and vendors by establishing a marketplace. This involves researching and specifying the functionalities of the marketplace smart contract, including features like Escrow, Payments, and Key reset/vendor change. Following this, we will create the marketplace smart contract, incorporating payment capabilities and the ability to reset keys for vendor changes. We will also design and implement a user-friendly dApp to facilitate interaction with the marketplace. Anyways, we would like to point out that the Optimism Council reviewed our roadmap and proposed to remove the marketplace feature in order to put more efforts in the scalability ones. That’s something we’ll analyze and define when the research phase kicks off.

In the Cloud Service Improvements and Scaling Features phase, we will be made updates to the cloud service to support high demand. This includes implementing recommendations from research and discovery, as well as addressing any issues uncovered during the project’s development.

Next steps.

Stay connected as we share updates on these missions through our social media channels :raised_hands: X (Twitter) and LinkedIn.

We’re kicking off these missions and will keep you updated on our progress!

Thanks for reading! :sparkles:

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The Fourth Optimism Mission assigned to WakeUp Labs: Impact Evaluation Framework and Dashboard

TL;DR

WakeUp Labs was selected to lead four Optimism missions. In this post we’ll share about the last one, an Impact Evaluation Framework and Dashboard.

Brief summary.
In a series of four Optimism missions, this article focuses on the final mission assigned to WakeUp Labs: Impact Evaluation Framework and Dashboard. If you’re interested in the other three missions, they include the Zero Knowledge Toolkit, Superchain Accounts, and Decentralized Roll-up as a Service.

The Fourth mission.

Impact Evaluation Framework and Dashboard

What was it about?

Update and expand the Impact Evaluation Framework to align with the updated intents for Season 5, while also broadening access to the Metrics Garden via additional interfaces. By doing so, boost the utilization of current Impact Metrics and utilize a range of tools, both existing and new, to showcase impact. This will strengthen the community’s capacity to recognize and bolster meaningful contributions.

WakeUp’s Proposal

Our plan to execute this project involves leveraging our technical skills alongside collaborators from the Optimism ecosystem. In the initial phase, spanning three weeks to two months, we’ll conduct a thorough review and update of the framework. This includes interviews with Badgeholders, RetroPGF applicants, and other relevant stakeholders to refine the impact evaluation framework, and clearly assess whether contributors’ efforts made a significant impact on OP. Subsequently, we’ll create a stand-alone, interactive, and open-source website to host the updated framework.This site will allow users to input links and parameters (such as SmartContracts) to determine if the efforts were worthwhile, helping to better orient future contributions.

Following this, we’ll develop a set of eight evaluation criteria aligned with Season 5’s intents, ensuring their relevance and precision through Badgeholder validation. Our community engagement strategy will involve utilizing email marketing, paid advertisements, and automation to expand our audience. We plan to conduct feedback sessions with Optimism-specialized communities, both Spanish and English-speaking, to gather insights and feedback.

After gathering feedback, we’ll spend three weeks refining our live interactive interface to enhance user experience. This phase will complete various milestones of the project. Finally, the project will conclude with a recap, delivered two weeks after grant completion, where we’ll compile a report showcasing our progress, improvements, and user needs identified through interactions. This sets the foundation for future iterations and strategies.

Additionally, our solution will be fully open-sourced, and we’ll develop educational initiatives such as an educational roadmap, public conversations to keep the community updated, and live feedback tracking modules. WakeUp Labs is committed to providing support to the project for two years after the conclusion of grant rewards, covering technical support, maintenance, hosting, bug fixes, user support, and educational and marketing initiatives.

Furthermore, we’ll showcase project demos, host webinars and workshops, and propose co-marketing campaigns with universities and Optimism communities to attract more builders to our platform.

Next steps.

As we announce the final mission assigned to us, we’re thrilled to continue enhancing the Optimism ecosystem.

Stay tuned for updates on these missions through our social media channels on X (Twitter) and LinkedIn. :raised_hands:

Thanks! :sparkles:

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We casted our first vote on the OP Token House

TL;DR

Recently, we’ve become OP delegators, allowing us to participate in Optimism’s governance process by voting on key issues. This past Tuesday, August 6, we cast our votes for the first time.

Optimism Governance

Last Tuesday, August 6, we cast our first vote as OP delegators in the Optimism Token House. We voted to select the next five members of the Code of Conduct Council. Our decision was based on the candidates’ public contributions to the ecosystem, their expertise as shown in their applications, and the diversity they could bring to the council. We believe each candidate brings valuable and unique strengths to the table.

Check out our vote here :point_down:

Next

We’ll keep contributing to the Optimism Ecosystem by carefully analyzing and participating in each vote we get in the Optimism Token House. We’re excited to be a part of these governance processes and play a role in shaping the future of Optimism.

Also, stay tuned for updates by following us on our social media channels:

:bird: X Twitter
:globe_with_meridians: LinkedIn

Thanks for reading!

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