Optimism, a leading altcoin project, has made a significant move in the development of Layer 3 networks. The project announced that Layer 3 networks can now be built on the OP Stack and join the Superchain, adding new features to support their integration.
Optimism stated that Layer 3 networks joining the Superchain will have the opportunity to share sequencer revenue with the governance body, Optimism Collective. In addition, they will have access to retrospective funding, AirDrop, growth campaigns, and a broad developer network. Layer 3 networks settle on one of Optimism’s Layer 2 networks, such as OP Mainnet, Base, or Mode.
To facilitate the integration of Layer 3 networks, Optimism has introduced two new features to the OP Stack. The first is custom gas tokens, which allow networks to design their own transaction fees. The second is Plasma Mode, a solution that enables networks to choose their own data availability layers.
Within the Superchain, Layer networks have the flexibility to deviate from standard OP Stack configurations in order to enable interoperability features. Despite these differences, Optimism is fully prepared to include Layer 3 networks in its ecosystem.
Several infrastructure teams, including Syndicate, Caldera, Gelato Network, Chaindrop, Zeeve, and Conduit, will provide support to projects in the development of Layer 3 networks within the Superchain.
Layer 3 networks are specifically designed for particular applications, making them highly customizable and capable of handling much larger transaction volumes compared to Layer 1 and even Layer 2 networks.
Optimism is not the only project working on the development of Layer 3 networks. Offchain Labs, the team behind Arbitrum, introduced development tools called “Orbit” in April 2023 to facilitate development on Layer 3 networks. Likewise, zkSync is also offering Layer 3 features on its network through “Hyperchains.”
Please note that the information provided in this article is not investment advice. Investors should be aware of the high volatility and associated risks of cryptocurrencies and conduct their own research.
