Optimism developer OP Labs lays off 20 employees in restructuring

The update says OP Labs, the core developer behind Ethereum Layer 2 (blockchain built atop Ethereum) network Optimism, cut 20 employees as part of a team restructuring.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Layer 2: A blockchain scaling system built on top of a base chain to improve speed or reduce costs while relying on the underlying network for security.
  • Optimism: An Ethereum Layer 2 network designed to process transactions more efficiently than the main Ethereum blockchain.
  • OP Labs: The development company associated with Optimism, responsible for building and maintaining key parts of the network’s technology.