Token Deployment Playbook

Deploy tokens on Optimism

Align with the Superchain vision, RetroPGF incentives, and public goods momentum on Optimism.

OptimismToken deploymentChainUnifiedEVMPublic goods and retro funding projectsBuilders targeting OP Stack ecosystems

Total deployment cost

~$30.17

Includes gas (~0.00035 ETH (~$0.1800)) and ChainUnified fee (0.0086 ETH (~$29.99)).

Deployment timeline

~6 minutes

Smart contract creation, verification, liquidity seeding, and dashboard configuration within ~6 minutes.

Recommended template

Professional template

Optimised for this chain’s liquidity, compliance, and automation requirements.

Chain characteristics

2 seconds blocks · 10k TPS (burst) throughput

Public goods, OP Stack partners, Base interoperability, and governance experiments.

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Best suited for

Public goods and retro funding projects
Builders targeting OP Stack ecosystems
Teams migrating from mainnet to reduce user costs

Integration highlights

Direct integrations with Superchain partners (Base, Zora)
Native analytics with ChainUnified + Dune dashboards
Eligible for Optimism quests and growth campaigns

Why launch on Optimism

Align with the Superchain vision, RetroPGF incentives, and public goods momentum on Optimism.

Public goods, OP Stack partners, Base interoperability, and governance experiments.
Position as “Superchain-ready token” to tap into Optimism Collective grants and community distribution.
Bridge to Base and Ethereum via the Superchain for cross-network campaigns.

Costs & operations

ChainUnified handles contract deployment, ABI publishing, verification, and liquidity orchestration. Expect ~0.00035 ETH (~$0.1800) in gas plus 0.0086 ETH (~$29.99) for service fees.

Total estimated launch spend: ~$30.17 (excluding liquidity capital)
Capture RetroPGF eligibility by open-sourcing critical contracts and documenting impact reports.
Bridge to Base and Ethereum via the Superchain for cross-network campaigns.

Risks and safeguards

Mitigate operational and market risks with ChainUnified’s monitoring and governance tooling.

Sequencer centralisation—communicate failover plan
RetroPGF eligibility requires ongoing reporting
Monitor withdrawal windows for treasury operations back to L1

Deployment playbook

1
Superchain alignment
Document open-source contributions, retroactive impact metrics, and intention to participate in RetroPGF cycles.
2
Liquidity anchors
Seed Velodrome or Uniswap v3 pools with dual incentives and schedule governance proposal for partner gauge support.
3
Community onboarding
Integrate Optimism Quests, Galxe, or Rabbithole campaigns to bring in early adopters.
4
Cross-chain readiness
Leverage LayerZero or Base Bridge to run mirrored campaigns across the Superchain.

Frequently asked questions

What is the recommended template for Optimism?

ChainUnified recommends the Professional template for Optimism. It bundles advanced security toggles, liquidity automation, and post-launch analytics tailored to this network.

How long does it take to deploy on Optimism?

The full deployment flow—including contract deployment, verification, and liquidity preparation—takes ~6 minutes. Plan additional time for marketing and community announcements.

What gas budget should I prepare?

Recent launches on Optimism consume roughly $0.1800 in gas. Always maintain a 2x buffer to handle retries or liquidity transactions.