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- Optimism provides open-source blockchain infrastructure for launching Ethereum Layer 2 chains and onchain applications, centered on the OP Stack.
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- It also offers OP Enterprise, a managed service that runs chain operations, security, and upgrades while the customer keeps control of chain configuration and roadmap.
- Best for
- Fintechs, payment providers, exchanges, financial institutions, and crypto companies that want to launch a customizable Ethereum L2 chain or deploy onchain applications with compliance controls and optional managed operations.
- Pricing
- OP Enterprise pricing is not published.
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- No subscription price, platform fee, minimum, or SLA-tier pricing is disclosed on the reviewed pages
- the site directs buyers to schedule a meeting for scoping, timeline, and economics for their volume.
- Gas and network transaction fees apply on OP Stack chains
- Main limitation
- Teams that need a third-party rollup-as-a-service provider, since OP Labs no longer supports third-party RaaS providers and managed support must go through OP Enterprise.
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- Organizations that require public blockchain data to be private by default, because Optimism states it does not make public blockchain data private by default.
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About
- Optimism provides open-source blockchain infrastructure for launching Ethereum Layer 2 chains and onchain applications, centered on the OP Stack.
- It also offers OP Enterprise, a managed service that runs chain operations, security, and upgrades while the customer keeps control of chain configuration and roadmap.
What it helps with
- Scaling Ethereum applications with low-cost, fast Layer 2 chains while retaining Ethereum-grade security.
- Reducing counterparty risk through onchain finality and enabling real-time, 24/7 settlement.
- Cross-border payments and stablecoin settlement that remove FX and conversion fees.
- Meeting compliance needs from day one with private transactions, auditable security, and configurable access rules.
- Offloading operational burden such as sequencers, upgrades, monitoring, and vendor management via OP Enterprise.
Capabilities
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| Offering | Available | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| EVM compatibility | Yes | Existing Solidity contracts and tools such as Hardhat, Foundry, and Viem work without modification. |
| Fast block times | Yes | Production chains are supported at 200-millisecond, 1-second, and 2-second block times, depending on configuration. |
| Low transaction costs | Yes | Observed costs below one-tenth of a cent on some chains, for example about $0.0002 on Unichain in July 2025; fees vary by chain and demand. |
| Modular architecture | Yes | Data availability, sequencing, and settlement are separate layers, so one layer can change without rebuilding the rest. |
| Compliance controls | Yes | Private transactions, configurable permissioned access rules, and an auditable security stack are offered. |
| Payments features | Limited | A reserved lane for payment traffic and fee payment in USDC or stablecoin are described on the payments page; availability depends on chain configuration. |
| Managed operations | Yes | OP Enterprise includes 99.9% uptime SLA on Fully Managed chains, 24/7 managed operations, and on-call incident response. |
| Privacy by default | No | Optimism states it does not make public blockchain data private by default; sensitive regulated data generally requires an application architecture that avoids publishing protected information onchain. |
| Third-party RaaS support | No | OP Labs no longer supports third-party rollup-as-a-service providers; teams needing managed support should use OP Enterprise. |
| Self-hosted option | Yes | A Self-Hosted Chain guide is available for teams that want full control over configuration and operations. |
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