Optimism Bridge
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About Optimism Bridge
Bridge between Optimism and Ethereum
Description sourced from DeFiLlama's protocol metadata; teams submit their own copy when listing.
Protocol Profile
Optimism Bridge is a Canonical Bridge protocol that moves assets and messages between blockchains, locking value on the source chain and minting or releasing a representation on the destination. It is deployed across 3 chains, including Ethereum, Base, PGN. No public audit reports are listed on DeFiLlama for this protocol.
TVL Distribution by Chain
Supported Chains
Protocol Footprint
Optimism Bridge operates on 3 networks (Ethereum, Base, PGN), keeping its surface area narrower than chain-agnostic peers. No public audit reports are linked from DeFiLlama for this protocol despite a non-trivial TVL — treat any deposit as carrying material smart-contract risk.
Official Resources & Links
Verified external resources for Optimism Bridge — use these to read the source code, follow governance discussions, or cross-check on-chain data against the original team's channels.
Other Canonical Bridge protocols on Mantapex
Optimism Bridge is one of 7 Canonical Bridge protocols Mantapex tracks in this category. Direct peers ranked by total value locked include Arbitrum Bridge, Base Bridge, Linea Bridge, and 3 more. These peer protocols collectively secure $7.9B in deposits, giving you a frame of reference for whether Optimism Bridge's own TVL is at the top, middle, or tail of the category.
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Recent Optimism Bridge news
Latest reporting from major crypto news outlets covering Optimism Bridge.
- Crypto Briefing
Ripple plans 2026 launch of RLUSD on Base and Optimism via Wormhole bridge
Ripple plans to expand RLUSD to Optimism, Base, and more via Wormhole NTT, with availability expected in 2026. Ripple plans 2026 launch of RLUSD on Base and Optimism via Wormhole…
- Blockchain News
Optimism (OP) Announces Critical Fault Proof Upgrade Impacting Bridges and Exchanges
Optimism introduces major updates to Fault Proofs, affecting withdrawal processes for bridges and exchanges on OP Mainnet and OP Sepolia.
- Decrypt
Another Crypto Bridge Collapses as DeFi Lender on Optimism Suffers $7 Million Attack
Exactly, a credit market on the Optimism network, was hacked on Friday as thieves exploited its bridge to swipe a stash of ETH.
- Decrypt
Chainlink Transporter to Bridge Assets Across Ethereum, Optimism, Base and More
Oracle provider, Chainlink, is connecting the blockchain with a new cross-chain bridging app promising “unmatched” security.
- Dailycoin
LidoDAO (LDO) Introduces stETH Support on Layer 2 Networks Optimism and Arbitrum
The staking provider will offer its users to bridge their stETH to the popular L2 networks and reduce gas fees.
- Cryptonews
Optimism Rolls Out Enterprise Blockchain Infrastructure for Fintechs – Will Banks Adapt?
Optimism has launched OP Enterprise, an OP Stack infrastructure suite for fintechs, exchanges, and financial firms to launch chains in 8–12 weeks. It offers managed or…
- Coindesk
Chainlink Aims to Make Transfers Across Blockchains Safer with New Bridge App 'Transporter'
The bridge leverages Chainlink's CCIP tech, and allows users to transfer crypto assets across multiple blockchains, starting with Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, BNB Chain, Ethereum,…
- Benzinga
Another Cross-Chain Bridge Exploited, Millions In Crypto Stolen: How It Happened To Exactly Protocol
Exactly Protocol (CRYPTO: EXA), a decentralized credit market operating on the Optimism (CRYPTO: OP) network, fell victim to a bridge exploit, resulting in a staggering loss of…
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Risk Warning
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