The adoption of blockchain by large companies is entering a new phase. An increasing number of global companies are considering the creation of their own on-chain infrastructures, no longer as mere experiments, but as strategic components of their business model.
We have discussed this with Kyle Jenke, Chief Business Officer of Optimismin an exclusive interview in which he explained why more and more companies are opting for the OP pilewhat the most important needs of companies are, and why 2026 could mark a real turning point for on-chain financing.
Optimism as a launching pad for Enterprise Blockchain
Optimism has established itself as one of the most important Layer 2 infrastructures in the Ethereum ecosystem. About today 70% of Layer 2 transactions And 15% of all crypto transactions pass the OP chains.
According to Jenke, the mission of the project is clear:
“We want to be the launching pad for companies that want to build their own blockchain.”
It is not surprising that leading companies such as Coin base (Basing), Uniswap (UniChain), Cracking, Sony (Soneium), OKXAnd Haughty have already chosen the OP Stack.
What companies are really looking for in a layer 2
From the experience gained with over 35 companies that have already launched a chainfour important needs emerge:
- Reliability of partnerswith a solid track record
- Scalabilityto support high transaction taxes
- Privacycrucial for financial institutions and payment transactions
- Customizationto distinguish themselves in an increasingly competitive market
The OP Stack allows companies to focus on their core activities without having to deal with infrastructural complexity.
Why Sony chose optimism
One of the most emblematic cases is that of Sonyone of the largest Japanese multinationals. The choice for optimism arises from the ability to combine the security of Ethereum of high technical flexibility.
This allows Sony to develop tailor-made blockchain products that maintain high standards of security and resilience, without sacrificing innovation and user experience.
Japan also emerges as one of the most dynamic markets banks and large technology companies increasingly interested in on-chain.
Fintech, crypto and traditional finance: an ongoing competition
According to Jenke, one of the most important trends is the convergence between different sectors:
- The fintech companies integrate crypto services
- Crypto companies are increasingly offering traditional financial products
- Traditional finance enters the blockchain world
This competition makes differentiation a decisive factor, and owning your own blockchain becomes a strategic advantage.
Stablecoin: more competition, more innovation
The number of stablecoins continues to grow: today there are too more than 13 stablecoins with a market capitalization of more than a billion dollarsall pegged to the US dollar.
According to Jenke, competition is positive because:
- accelerates innovation
- increases the offering for the end user
- facilitates the global expansion of companies
Optimism is also very interested in the development of euro-denominated stablecoinsthat could reach critical mass in the coming years.
Challenges to be addressed: throughput and costs
In terms of the roadmap, Optimism focuses on two main aspects:
- increase throughputto support large-scale enterprise use cases
- reduce operational coststhus lowering the barrier to entry for new companies
The goal is to make on-chain accessible and sustainable, even for medium-sized enterprises.
Invisible Blockchain and User Experience
The future of on-chain finance depends on a seamless user experience, with the blockchain becoming virtually invisible. The end user should only perceive simplicity, reliability and speed.
In this context, projects such as Base show how payments, social finance and chain finance can be integrated naturally.
2026 as a key year for business adoption
By monitoring regulatory developments, business feedback and project progress, Optimism detects clear signals:
2026 could mark the definitive entry of large companies into chain financing.
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