On June 17th, 2024, Kroma, a Gaming focused Layer 2 blockchain, joined the Superchain. This is a significant milestone in their mission to become Asia's leading game centric blockchain ecosystem. Kroma is built using the OP Stack, but modifications have been made to the standard OP Stack codebase to add additional features, such as ZK proofs.Kroma has set in motion a series of initiatives that are reshaping its ecosystem. The Kroma Foundation Grant program is a year-round operation that supports the development of game DApps on Kroma. Kroma will also be introducing Native Account Abstraction (AA) to enhance the user experience in Web3 gaming. Read all about Kroma joining the Superchain here.
On June 20th, 2024, GameSwift announced it will join the Superchain! GameSwift is a modular Layer 2 built using the OP stack. Unlike other blockchains, Gameswift is focused on gaming. Leveraging the Superchain and collaborating with other OP Chains within the Superchain, GameSwift wants to scale the web3 gaming ecosystem and invite the next billion users to the exciting future of decentralized gaming. GameSwift is launching its Testnet on June 27th at 3 pm UTC, marking a significant step towards its Mainnet release. Read all about GameSwift joining the Superchain here.
On June 18th, 2024, Camp Network announced that it will join the Superchain! Camp Network is an identity layer in the Web3 space. By aggregating online user data from platforms like YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Spotify, Camp allows users to own and monetize their digital identities. By building on the Superchain, Camp Network will enhance its platform. It is reinventing the economics and efficiency of using social data from giants like YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, and TikTok in the Web3 space. Read all about Camp Network joining the Superchain here.
Alt-DA Mode is now available in beta for the OP Stack, allowing any DA layer to integrate its own DA server. Popular DA layers like Celestia, EigenDA, and Avail are already live, offering scalable and secure data availability solutions. This mode protects chains from rising costs due to congestion and provides flexibility in choosing DA layers. Developers can submit transaction batches to alternate DA layers outside of L1, minimizing trade-offs in security and decentralization. Alt-DA Mode's modularity ensures compatibility with future improvements to the OP Stack. Read the full explainer here.
Mode has launched Activity Points Season 2, offering users a share of 5 million points daily based on their transaction volumes across key pools on platforms like Kim, Supswap, SwapMode, IzumiSwap, and Velodrome. This initiative aims to incentivize genuine participation by rewarding individual users who actively engage in token swaps, ensuring a vibrant and active ecosystem. Daily calculations and updated points will be available on the user dashboard. Read all about it here.
Self-nominations are officially open for the Code of Conduct Council in Season 6. Anyone is able to publicly nominate themselves as a member of this Council. In Season 6 - the Council will help the Collective by:
Enforcing the rules of engagement
Facilitating the management of conflicts and discussions
Maintaining accountability and transparency of conduct within the community
Self-nominate by June 27th here.