Product Marketing Manager, Optimism
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Decentralized infrastructure for scaling Ethereum
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Decentralized infrastructure for scaling Ethereum
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
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21-100 employees
Company mission
To uphold the values of Ethereum by producing infrastructure that promotes the growth and sustainability of public goods.
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Company mission
To uphold the values of Ethereum by producing infrastructure that promotes the growth and sustainability of public goods.
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Users engaging with Ethereum's blockchain often grapple with the challenges of a sluggish and costly transaction experience. Enter Optimism, solving this predicament through its decentralized Ethereum infrastructure.
As part of the new wave of innovative startups capitalizing on Ethereum's blockchain potential, Optimism has emerged as a key player. With its origins as Plasma, the company has sent ripples across the cryptocurrency sector since its inception.
Optimism's success can be attributed largely to its unwavering commitment to complete decentralization and transparency. Extensive investments have been channeled into ensuring the platform's developer-friendliness and compatibility, fortifying its position within the rapidly expanding crypto landscape. This dedication positions Optimism for enduring competitiveness in the ever-evolving crypto industry.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Mar 2022
$150m
SERIES B
Feb 2021
$25m
SERIES A
Total funding: $178.5m
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Leadership
Karl Floersch
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously worked as a Frontend Developer at 3Rings Media, and was a Blockchain Engineer at ConsenSys. Served as the CTO of Optimism for 3 years before becoming the CEO in 2023.
Kevin Ho
(Co-Founder)Previously worked as a Hacker at Cryptoeconomics.study.