- Delta hard fork reduces layer 1 fees by up to 90% across the Optimism chain.
- The introduction of span placement reduces data transmission by consolidating layer 2 blocks.
- OP Labs aims to facilitate the introduction of OP Stack by alleviating the fee burden on operators.
Last week, the Optimism ecosystem witnessed revolutionary changes with the deployment of the Delta hard fork across various chains, including the OP mainnet, Base, and Zora.
Designed to reduce layer 1 costs, this technology upgrade exceeded expectations and marked a significant milestone for Optimism and its community.
90% reduction in fixed overhead costs
The Delta hard fork, led by OP Labs, a core developer of Optimism, has shown remarkable efficiency in reducing fixed overhead costs associated with layer 1 fees. According to Zora-sepolia’s data, costs have been reduced by as much as 90%, significantly increasing Zora’s revenue generation.
A key driver of this achievement was the introduction of Span Batch, a pivotal feature built into the Delta upgrade. This innovative addition allows consolidating successive layer 2 blocks into a single batch, significantly reducing the amount of data transferred to Ethereum.
Developed by Test in Prod based on an early contribution from researcher Protolambda, Span Batches delivers on its promise by reducing L1 fees from 6% to 11% for more active chains and exceeding 90% for less active chains.
Optimism has established itself as a leader in reducing transaction costs for decentralized applications (dapps) through a superchain comprised of layer 2 chains leveraging Optimistic rollups. This ecosystem, managed by Optimism Collective, has now received a huge boost through the Delta hard fork.
Relieve the burden of chain business fees
The Delta hard fork is not just a technology upgrade, but a strategic move to make OP Stack adoption easier by easing the fee burden on all chain operators.
OP Labs expressed confidence in a blog post that these improvements will ease integration of the OP stack and provide a more seamless experience for operators within the Optimism ecosystem.
The incredible success of the Delta hard fork reflects a promising future for Optimism as the superchain continues to evolve and adapt.
The reduction in fixed overhead not only improves the economic viability of the ecosystem, but also positions Optimism as a leader in solving the scalability challenges facing blockchain networks.