Optimism Redirects 546.9M OP Tokens from Airdrops to Ecosystem Fund

BitcoinWorld Optimism Redirects 546.9M OP Tokens from Airdrops to Ecosystem Fund The Optimism collective, the governing body behind the Ethereum layer-2 network Optimism, has approved a significant shift in its token distribution strategy.

A proposal to redirect 546.9 million OP tokens—previously earmarked for user airdrops—into an ecosystem fund has passed, marking a notable change in how the project allocates its resources.

The tokens represent 12.7% of the total OP supply, and the decision has sparked discussions about the project’s priorities and governance dynamics.

Proposal Details and Governance Outcome The approved proposal, reported by CoinDesk, transfers the tokens to a fund managed by the Optimism Foundation.