The Optimism Foundation plans to allocate 50% of Superchain revenue to monthly buybacks of the OP token. This move aims to increase OP utility beyond governance and tie the token’s value to network activity. The proposal emphasizes aligning OP with the growth of the ecosystem and expanding its functionality.

Optimism’s Superchain, launched in February 2023, captured 61.4% of the L2 fee market share and processes 13% of all crypto transactions. The OP token’s price declined by nearly 83% in 2025, prompting the proposed buybacks. As the Superchain evolves, OP may gain additional roles aligned with long-term decentralization and resilience.

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