Chain
Open Finance

Optimism

Region
Optimism
New Mexico
USA
Targeted SDGs
9. Industry, Innovation, Technology and Infrastructure
17. Partnerships for the goals
Description
Optimism is a collective dedicated to funding public goods and driving Ethereum’s long-term sustainability. Through its governance structure, the Optimism Collective coordinates efforts among developers, communities, and organizations to support impactful projects, reinforcing Ethereum’s role as a public good.
Impact
Optimism goes beyond scalability by aligning financial incentives with Ethereum’s long-term success. By redistributing network revenue to fund public goods, the Optimism Collective ensures that innovation, governance, and infrastructure development remain community-driven, fostering a more inclusive and regenerative crypto ecosystem.
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