Delta hard fork results in 90% fee reductions across Optimism ecosystem chains
Delta hard fork slashes Layer 1 fees across Optimism chains by up to 90%. Introduction of Span Batches consolidates Layer 2 blocks, reducing data transmission. OP Labs aims to ease the adoption of OP Stack by alleviating fee burdens for operators. Last week, the Optimism ecosystem witnessed a transformative shift with the deployment of the Delta hard fork across various chains, including OP Mainnet, Base, and Zora. This technical upgrade, designed to slash Layer 1 fees, has surpassed expectations, marking a significant milestone for Optimism and its community. A 90% decrease in fixed overhead costs The Delta hard fork, spearheaded by OP Labs, the core developer behind Optimism, showcased remarkable efficacy in reducing fixed overhead costs associated with Layer 1 fees. Zora-sepolia’s data revealed a staggering 90% decrease in costs, leading to a substantial boost in revenue collection by Zora. The key driver behind this achievement is the introductio...