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Optimism
Optimism is an Ethereum optimistic rollup and the core of the OP Stack Superchain used by Base and others. OP is used for governance.
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- Ticker
- OPUSDT
- Category
- Cryptocurrencies
- Type
- Layer 2 network
- Sector
- Layer 2
- Market-cap rank
- n°156
- Trading hours
- 24/7
What is Optimism?
Optimism is an Ethereum optimistic rollup and the core of the OP Stack Superchain used by Base and others. OP is used for governance. A Layer 2 is a network built on top of a main blockchain, usually Ethereum. It batches transactions off the main chain (optimistic or zero-knowledge rollups) and posts a summary back to inherit its security.
How Optimism works and what gives it value
A Layer 2 token mostly serves governance, sometimes staking or fees. Its value tracks network adoption, Ethereum's health and the pace of token unlocks, which are often large in this segment.
What moves the price of Optimism
- ◆Ethereum (ETH) performance
- ◆Network activity and TVL
- ◆Team and investor token unlocks
- ◆Ethereum upgrades lowering rollup costs
- ◆Competition between rollups
Key metrics to watch
- ◆TVL and transaction volume
- ◆Market share among rollups
- ◆Unlock schedule
- ◆Sequencer decentralisation
Risks specific to Optimism
- ◆Dilution from unlocks
- ◆Token loosely tied to network revenue
- ◆Bridge technical risk
How to analyse Optimism on GraphTrade
Daily for the trend; watch unlock dates alongside. Open the OPUSDT chart, add the indicators below, compare Optimism with similar assets in Performance and ask the AI Compass to explain the latest move with news and macro context.
Themes
Included in: Layer 2.
◆ Indicators suited to Optimism
◆ FAQ
What is Optimism (OPUSDT)?
Optimism is an Ethereum optimistic rollup and the core of the OP Stack Superchain used by Base and others. OP is used for governance.
Why is Optimism going up or down today?
The main drivers are: ethereum (eth) performance, network activity and tvl, team and investor token unlocks, ethereum upgrades lowering rollup costs. The AI Compass cross-references these with today's news.
Which indicators work best on Optimism?
Daily for the trend; watch unlock dates alongside.
What are the risks of Optimism?
Dilution from unlocks ; Token loosely tied to network revenue ; Bridge technical risk.
What is the market-cap rank of Optimism?
Optimism was ranked #156 by market cap when this page was generated, in the Layer 2 sector. The live rank appears at the top of the page.
How do I follow Optimism in real time?
Open the free GraphTrade chart for OPUSDT: price updates live every second, with all indicators.
How do I add Optimism to my portfolio?
Click « Add to portfolio » on this page: the asset joins your active portfolio.
Is this investment advice?
No. GraphTrade provides information and analysis tools only.
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