what's Optimum?
Optimum is a decentralized high-performance memory infrastructure designed for any blockchain. It leverages Random Linear Network Coding (RLNC), an MIT-backed technology, to dramatically improve network speed, robustness, and throughput by orders of magnitude. This enhancement scales L1/L2 chains, boosts dApp performance, and improves end-user experience through faster data propagation among nodes. Early tests demonstrate reduced latency in block propagation, helping validators minimize missed slots and capture more MEV. Backed by investors like 1kx and Robot Ventures, it addresses Web3's data delivery bottlenecks.
Optimum's TGE is now planned for 2026, an extension from Q4, listed among top-tier projects.
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x.com/get_optimumParticipated in "Coded @ Consensus HK: Scaling Infra with Builders, VCs & Market Makers" panel/event on 2026-02-11 alongside AWS, Caladan, and Amber Group at Consensus Hong Kong 2026.
The project is listed among top-tier projects planning Token Generation Events in 2026, representing a timeline extension from the previously anticipated Q4 launch.
CTO and co-founder Oisin Kyne participates in live discussion with Obol on using both projects' technology to hyperscale Ethereum.
MIT researcher Muriel Médard validates the mumP2P layer achieves 6.5× faster Ethereum block propagation compared to Gossipsub, demonstrating significant performance improvements in blockchain efficiency.
Optimum is listed among infrastructure projects planning a Token Generation Event (TGE) in Q4.
The project announces hiring for a Software Engineer position with $90K compensation, indicating active team expansion and continued development efforts.
Testnet launches with validators representing 15-25% of Ethereum volume, indicating strong network adoption and validator participation.
$11M raised to develop blockchain memory layer technology for faster transactions and real-time dApps.
Project secures $11M in funding round.
Closes $11M seed funding round with 1kx network as lead investor.
Testnet is now live, introducing decentralized RAM functionality to mainnet development pipeline.
New funding round completed with institutional backing.
Secures $11M seed round led by 1kx Network for blockchain infrastructure development.
Seed round funding secured from Triton XYZ for memory layer protocol development.
Successful completion of $11M seed raise to advance decentralized memory infrastructure.
Closes seed investment round led by 1kx Network to build RLNC-based scaling solutions for blockchain networks.
Raises $11M in seed funding to develop Web3 memory layer infrastructure.