Optimism is an Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution that enhances transaction speed and reduces fees using optimistic rollups, preserving Ethereum's security.
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Aero Token Migration Goes Live on Coinbase: VELO Converts to AERO at 0.044
Aerodrome and Velodrome are folding into one Aero token, and Coinbase is running the swap automatically. Here is the conversion math and the dates that matter.
November 2, 2026
Aerodrome and Velodrome Merge Into Aero on Oct. 21: VELO to AERO Swap Ratio and What Holders Must Do
Aerodrome and Velodrome are combining into one cross-chain DEX called Aero, with a manual VELO-to-AERO swap and a 94.5%-to-5.5% supply split.
October 18, 2026
Unichain Moves to OP Enterprise as Optimism Takes Over Production Operations
Unichain keeps its chain ID, contracts, and balances unchanged as Optimism takes over the network's sequencers, RPC endpoints, and incident response.
October 13, 2026
Base Ships Cobalt Hard Fork With Validity Transactions and B20 Upgrades
The Coinbase-incubated Layer 2 activates Cobalt on mainnet September 30, following a clean Sepolia rollout, with conditional transactions and B20 upgrades.
September 30, 2026
Optimism Governance Shifts 546.9 Million OP Away From User Airdrops
Optimism governance redirected 546.9 million OP from user airdrops to a Foundation-controlled Strategic Ecosystem Fund, reshaping user incentives.
August 20, 2026
343M OP Tokens Will Enter Circulation Over the Next Year—Optimism Lays Out the Math
Optimism Foundation’s annual budget update forecasts 342.9 million OP tokens hitting the market over the next twelve months, raising total visible supply to.
August 6, 2026