What does OP Labs do?

OP Labs PBC is a blockchain infrastructure company founded in 2019, focused on developing and maintaining the Optimism protocol, a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates as a remote-first organization with a team of 51-200 employees. OP Labs is part of the Optimism Collective, collaborating with the Optimism Foundation to promote global Ethereum adoption. The primary product of OP Labs is the Optimism protocol, which enhances Ethereum's performance and scalability while upholding its core values. The company also offers chain development and scaling services, working with various protocols to launch and grow new blockchain chains. Additionally, OP Labs provides developer tools and ecosystem support to improve the experience for chain operators and actively incorporates customer feedback to refine its offerings.