BOB is broadening the Superchain ecosystem, providing access and exposure to the massive growth opportunity in BTC DeFi and staking. Let’s grow together…

The Hybrid L2

BOB’s hybrid Layer-2 combines Bitcoin’s security with Ethereum’s flexibility, addressing Bitcoin’s growth challenges like limited smart contract capabilities, weak interoperability and bad UX. BOB’s trust-minimized model connects BTC with EVM DeFi, enabling seamless access to a vibrant DeFi ecosystem. Features like 1-click Bitcoin staking, user-friendly onboarding, best in class developer tooling will simplify BTC DeFi participation on the Superchain for users and builders alike. 

BTC DeFi on the Superchain

BOB will now serve as the premier destination for BTC DeFi within the Superchain ecosystem, thanks to its direct integrations with Top Bitcoin staking layers such as BTC liquid staking tokens (LSTs) including Solv, Bedrock and Pell, plus leading infrastructure providers such as Cobo and FBTC. In total, BOB’s ecosystem already comprises 40 live projects with 60 more in development on testnet, accounting for a DeFi TVL of over $65M+ USD. 

Benefits to the Superchain:

  • Bitcoin DeFi on the Superchain: BOB opens access to unique Bitcoin-based DeFi products, like Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs), Ordinals, Runes, BRC20s, BTC-backed stablecoins and tokenized hash rate… the list goes on. With support from top Bitcoin partners, BOB is set to drive significant growth within the Optimism ecosystem.
  • Onboarding Millions of Users On-Chain: Bitcoin’s large, diverse user base has been limited by UX challenges, pushing users to centralized platforms. Now, BOB on the OP Stack brings improved UX features like smart accounts and social recovery to help Bitcoin teams bring millions on-chain without barriers.
  • Bringing More Real-World Businesses to the Superchain: Bitcoin remains the most widely used asset in real-world applications. Combining OP Stack's best infrastructure with BOB's specialized BTC tooling—like BOB Stake’s 1-click BTC portal and SDK—enables businesses currently using BTC via centralized providers to transition to an on-chain, decentralized ecosystem.
“BOB is tapping into the strength of Optimism’s OP Stack to help scale Bitcoin-based financial applications to new heights. We’re pleased to welcome BOB to the Superchain ecosystem, and look forward to supporting their growth as a Bitcoin-focused L2 that harnesses the power of Ethereum’s infrastructure,” said Smit Vachhani, Business Development Lead at Optimism Unlimited. 

Benefits to the BOB community

  • Retro Funding Eligibility: Projects on BOB can now apply for Retro Funding from the Optimism treasury, providing critical support for innovative initiatives within the ecosystem.
  • OP Airdrop Qualification: Users on BOB may become eligible for future OP airdrops, unlocking additional incentives and rewards.
  • OP Chain Grants: BOB will have the opportunity to apply for Optimism grants, allowing the BOB Foundation to distribute OP token grants to promising projects on the platform.
“BOB’s membership of the Superchain will advance BitcoinFi and DeFi, opening up new growth and integration opportunities across the ecosystem,” said Alexei Zamyatin, co-founder of BOB. “We’re excited about the potential impact of our hybrid L2 model, combining the best of both Bitcoin and Ethereum, and remain committed to delivering the best place to use and build with Bitcoin, enhancing developer tools and user experiences with initiatives like Retro Funding, OP airdrops, and chain grants.”

OP Airdrop #5

BOB’s membership of the Superchain makes BOB network participants eligible for OP Airdrops. In fact, precisely 6,386 BOB community members are already eligible for a share of OP Airdrop #5. We hope to see this number increase for future OP Airdrops. By building together, the BOB community benefits too.

OP Airdrop #5 will deliver 10M OP to Superchain users. Check eligibility criteria and if you have any tokens to claim here: https://app.optimism.io/airdrops/5

For more information about the airdrop, see their X thread: https://x.com/Optimism/status/1844066394440417398 

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