DeFi L1/L2 Update: Bitcoin Hashprice Low, Optimism Buybacks

Summary

The Upside community shared a DeFi L1/L2 update highlighting a record low in Bitcoin hashprice and the launch of a new crypto lending platform by World Liberty Financial. Significantly, the Optimism Foundation proposed using half of Superchain revenue for OP token buybacks, which is a key development for the ecosystem. This announcement provides a snapshot of recent market conditions and important governance proposals within the DeFi space.

DeFi+L1L2 Update:

📉 Bitcoin hashprice fell to record low
🚀 World Liberty Financial launched a crypto lending platform
💰 Optimism Foundation proposed using 50% of Superchain revenue for OP token buybacks

Full details 👇
crypto.com/market-updates/defi-l1l2-weekly-2026-01-14?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=rni_defi-l1l2

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