Optimism
Why Optimism is down 1.2% in the last hour
Analysis
Optimism (OP) slipped 1.2% over the past hour as traders digested a report highlighting that exchange-owned OP Stack chains have generated nearly $500M in onchain revenue, underscoring how much value accrues at the chain/operator level rather than directly to the OP token. The update from OP Labs may have prompted short-term profit-taking or a muted token bid despite strong ecosystem activity.
Contributing Factors (1)
Exchange-Owned OP Stack Chains Made Nearly $500M in Onchain Revenue, OP Labs Says
Major platforms including Coinbase and Kraken have raked in app revenues of more than $495 million through their exchange-owned OP Stack chains.
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