When I launched OP Runner, my goal was simple: to create a fun, accessible game that also serves as a public good for the Optimism ecosystem. No wallets, no sign-ups — just click and play.

And the response shows that playful public goods work.

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Traction after 2 days

⏱️ First 30 minutes: 34 views · 20 clones · 11 unique cloners

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⏩ Now (after 2 days): 52 views · 34 clones · 22 unique cloners

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Why it matters

Games are not “just games.” They are cultural entry points: fun, simple, and open. They help people experience Optimism in a playful way, lowering the barrier to entry and building Optimism culture.

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Part of the BuildForGood Ecosystem OP Runner is not a standalone project. It is one piece of the BuildForGood ecosystem — a network of cultural and educational public goods I am building for Optimism:

📖 Books & translations about the Optimism Way

🤝 Onchain Oath (public commitments on Optimism)

📅 Calendar, bot for community events

🎮 Games (OP Runner, Catch Orb)

🖼 NFTs (OP Card, OP comics, memes…)

🎬 YouTube channel with cultural content

Together, these projects form a cultural layer for the Superchain — accessible, fun, and long-term.

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The vision

This is more than one game. This is about proving that cultural public goods can generate traction, impact, and real interest.

Step by step → from solo builder to ecosystem builder. I’m here for the long term: building Optimism’s cultural infrastructure for decades ahead. ⸻

🙏 Play the game, clone the repo, share it with a friend. Every interaction helps grow the Optimism culture.

#Optimism #RetroPGF8 #BuildForGood