Optimism is an Ethereum Layer 2 using optimistic rollups. It offers low fees, fast transactions, and full EVM compatibility. The Optimism ecosystem includes Uniswap, Aave, Velodrome, and hundreds of DeFi protocols.
Why Optimism?
- OP Stack: The same technology powering Base, World Chain, and other L2s
- Retroactive Public Goods Funding: Unique grants program for builders
- Low fees: Token deployment gas under $2
- Strong DeFi: Uniswap V2, Velodrome, and more
Deploy with EVMint
- Visit evmint.io/create and connect your wallet
- Switch to Optimism (chain ID 10)
- Enter token name, symbol, and supply
- Click Create Token — fee is 0.02 ETH (~$80)
- Contract auto-verifies on Optimistic Etherscan
Adding Liquidity
EVMint routes to Uniswap V2 on Optimism for pool creation. Pair your token with WETH to enable trading.
Resources
- Explorer: optimistic.etherscan.io
- Bridge: app.optimism.io/bridge