Optimism Updated OP Stack for Custom Blockchain Settings
The framework update allows developers to configure gas and data-availability settings for new network deployments.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Remote Work
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Optimism has updated its open-source OP Stack framework to include configurable gas, fee logic, and data-availability settings. These changes are intended to reduce onboarding and transaction costs for new networks.
Why it matters
By allowing developers to utilize custom gas tokens and alternative data-availability systems like Plasma Mode, the update simplifies the process for launching and managing Layer-3 networks.
The platform recorded 6 billion transactions in 2025 across more than 50 active powered chains. Developers can now implement Plasma Mode for alternative data-availability and custom tokens for transaction fees.
The players
Optimism
Optimism is a blockchain development organization focused on scaling the Ethereum network through its open-source OP Stack framework.
Toss
Toss is a major South Korean financial technology company that provides a range of digital banking and payment services.
Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation
This is a South Korean state-owned enterprise responsible for the production of currency and government documents.
The details
The updated framework supports Layer-3 networks by allowing them to use Layer-2 tokens for fee structures, streamlining integration. Additionally, recent payment infrastructure tests in South Korea processed loading, spending, and settlement steps within a single transaction.
Timeline
Optimism recorded six billion total transactions during 2025.
A memorandum of understanding between Optimism and Toss was signed in July 2026.
A payment test involving Toss and the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation was completed in September 2026.
Market Landscape
The update to the OP Stack framework reflects a broader trend of optimizing modular blockchain architectures to compete for developer adoption. This move positions the platform to better capture the growing demand for scalable, low-cost Layer-3 infrastructure.
The framework update aims to decrease transaction costs for users operating within new networks built on the stack. For businesses, this may lead to more cost-effective blockchain-based payment solutions.
The takeaway
Developers can now leverage higher levels of customization to tailor network performance to specific financial applications. These structural improvements demonstrate a shift toward highly specialized, efficient blockchain network design.
Further reading
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