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Optimism Foundation proposes dedicating 50% of Superchain revenue to buybacks
The Optimism Foundation has unveiled a proposal to allocate 50% of incoming Superchain revenue to monthly OP token buybacks, aiming to strengthen the token's value by directly linking it to the network's growth. This initiative is set to commence in February 2026, with a governance vote scheduled for January 22. The buyback mechanism is designed to operate on collected sequencer revenue from various chains, including Base, Unichain, Ink, World Chain, Soneium, and OP Mainnet, which collectively contributed 5,868 ETH over the past year. At current prices, this would amount to approximately $8 million in OP purchases.
Key points
- The buyback program aims to create structural demand for OP tokens by aligning them with the Superchain's growth.
- The proposal is subject to a governance vote, with implementation contingent upon community approval.
- The buyback mechanism will pause if monthly revenue falls below $200,000 or if the OTC provider cannot execute under predetermined fee spreads.
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