Optimism market information: price, market cap, and supply
Optimism Price is $0.0943. Its current circulating supply is 4.29B op with a market cap of $216.23M.
$ 0.0943
-5.75%
(Not Available)
$ 216.23M
$ 26.11M
4.29B OP
What Is Optimism (OP)?
Optimism is an Ethereum layer-2 network that offers fast, low-cost transactions secured by Ethereum. Its open-source OP Stack also powers a growing group of connected chains known as the Superchain.
OP is the governance token of the Optimism Collective. Holders vote on protocol upgrades and on how ecosystem funds are distributed.
How Does Optimism Work?
OP Mainnet is an optimistic rollup that batches transactions, posts the data to Ethereum and treats results as valid unless they are challenged. This lowers fees while keeping Ethereum-level security.
Key Features of OP
- Low fees and fast confirmations.
- Security inherited from Ethereum.
- EVM compatibility for wallets and dApps.
- Part of the Superchain built on the OP Stack.
What Is OP Used For?
OP is used for governance and as a traded asset across the Optimism and Superchain ecosystems.
How to Exchange OP on Secureshift
- Choose your pair: select OP and the coin you want to receive, or the coin you want to swap into OP.
- Enter the amount: type how much you want to exchange and review the estimated amount you will get.
- Add your wallet address: paste the address where you want to receive your coins and double-check it.
- Send your deposit: transfer the coins to the deposit address shown on the exchange page.
- Receive your coins: once the deposit is confirmed, Secureshift completes the swap and sends the coins straight to your wallet.
Why Swap Optimism with Secureshift?
- Non-custodial: your funds go directly to your own wallet and are never held in an exchange account.
- No registration: swap OP without creating an account or going through sign-up.
- Wide selection: exchange OP with thousands of other cryptocurrencies.
- Clear rates: see the estimated amount before you confirm your exchange.
Is gas on Optimism paid in OP?
No. Gas on OP Mainnet is paid in ETH. OP is a governance token. When swapping, select the network that matches your receiving wallet.
OP Network Details at a Glance
| Detail | Optimism (OP) |
| Type | Governance token for the Optimism Collective |
| Network | OP Mainnet (ERC-20) |
| Gas on OP Mainnet paid in | ETH |
| Ecosystem | The Superchain, including Base and other OP Stack chains |
| Address format | 0x, 42 characters |
What OP Does
Optimism is an Ethereum layer 2 and the creator of the OP Stack, the open-source software behind Base, World Chain and many other networks. Together they form the Superchain.
OP is used in the Optimism Collective's two-house governance, voting on upgrades and on retroactive public goods funding. Like Arbitrum, gas on OP Mainnet is paid in ETH, not in the governance token.
Where to Store OP
MetaMask, Rabby or Ledger, with the OP Mainnet network selected.
Before You Swap OP: Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending OP from Ethereum mainnet when the receiver expects OP Mainnet.
- Having OP but no ETH on OP Mainnet for gas.
- Assuming OP works on Base. Base is an OP Stack chain, but OP the token lives on OP Mainnet.
Swapping OP on SecureShift
Choose OP, paste your 0x address and send. There's no account to open and no ID to upload, no exchange limit, and the flat 1% fee is already included in your quote. Want to move into private money instead? You can swap OP to Monero (XMR) the same way.
Popular OP Swap Pairs
Jump straight to a pair to see its live rate, network notes and FAQs:
Swap Optimism (OP) for any asset from our extensive crypto selection by following these simple steps:
1. Select OP as the "You Send" currency.
2. Choose the asset you’d like to receive in exchange for your OP.
3. Enter the wallet address for the asset you wish to receive.
4. Send your deposit to a unique one-time address.
5. Receive your exchanged coins in approximately 5 minutes!
Top cryptocurrencies to exchange with Optimism (OP)
| # | OP to | Pair | Available for exchange |
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Why exchange Optimism on SecureShift
- Using SecureShift is safe and reliable. As a non-custodial service, we never store or hold your assets.
- SecureShift ensures rapid transactions, typically completing within two minutes.
- Our platform is highly versatile. We continuously strive to enhance our services, satisfy our customers, and broaden our cryptocurrency offerings.
- No registration is required to trade any crypto asset on SecureShift. All you need is a wallet address.
- Trade freely with no upper limits! Whether your transactions are small or large, we guarantee successful completion every time.
Optimism (OP) FAQ
Optimism is an Ethereum layer-2 network that offers fast, low-cost transactions secured by Ethereum. Its open-source OP Stack also powers a growing group of connected chains known as the Superchain.
No. Gas on OP Mainnet is paid in ETH. OP is a governance token. When swapping, select the network that matches your receiving wallet.
Choose OP and the coin you want to receive, enter the amount and your wallet address, then send OP to the deposit address shown. Secureshift completes the swap automatically and sends the coins straight to your wallet.
No. Secureshift is a non-custodial exchange with no registration, so you can swap OP directly from your own wallet while keeping full control of your funds.
Base is built on the OP Stack and is part of the Superchain, but it's run by Coinbase and uses ETH for gas.
Governance in the Optimism Collective, including protocol upgrades and public goods funding.
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