Optimism Sets Dates for Superchain 16a Upgrade Deployment

The Base mainnet will undergo the Optimism Superchain U16A upgrade on October 8, with a temporary invalidation of pending withdrawals to Ethereum L1 during the upgrade window.

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Summary

Base Build has announced that the Base mainnet will undergo the Optimism Superchain U16A upgrade on October 8 between 1:00 and 3:00 Beijing time. During this window, pending withdrawals to Ethereum L1 will be invalidated, while deposits and other on-chain activities will continue as usual. Users are advised to complete pending withdrawals before the upgrade begins.

Terms & Concepts
  • Optimism Superchain: A network of interconnected chains designed to enhance scalability, interoperability, and flexibility within the Ethereum ecosystem.
  • Base mainnet: A blockchain layer developed by Base, utilizing Optimism's technology to scale decentralized applications within the Ethereum ecosystem.