Optimism's surprise move has the crypto community buzzing. They're rewarding users of their Superchain Ecosystem, but here's the catch - they're excluding the most widely used piece, Blast, and instead focusing on lesser-known chains like Metal and Fraxtal. What's behind this decision?

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This move could be a strategic pivot to stimulate growth on lesser-known chains, potentially increasing their liquidity and adoption. It may also be an effort to diversify the Superchain Ecosystem and reduce Blast's dominance, creating a more balanced network.