Synthetix will start sunsetting all remaining leveraged tokens on Optimism. This is among the last steps in our broader shift away from Layer 2 deployments, as we refocus protocol sources on Synthetix Mainnet, the high-performance perp change being constructed on Ethereum.
This shutdown follows the finished deprecations of our merchandise on Base and Arbitrum. You may learn extra about these adjustments in L2s are Useless, Lengthy Stay Ethereum. This represents one of many two remaining steps earlier than whole retirement of L2s is full. For perps merchants on Optimism, no motion is required at the moment, however we encourage you to observe bulletins for future adjustments.
What’s Taking place
All Synthetix-powered leveraged tokens on Optimism are being deprecated. New mints have already been disabled within the app. Over the approaching weeks, the tokens might be paused, liquidated, and the ensuing balances returned to customers.
Timeline
Deprecation will happen within the following phases:
Minting Disabled (August 4, 2025)Minting has been disabled, and no new leveraged token positions may be opened.Closing Redemption Window (August 4–11, 2025)Customers have one week to manually redeem their leveraged tokens. That is the ultimate alternative to exit positions manually.Liquidation and Airdrop (Begins August 11, 2025)After the redemption window closes, remaining tokens might be liquidated. sUSD might be airdropped inside a pair weeks of the liquidation occasion to holders, based mostly on their balances on the time of liquidation.
What You Ought to Do
For those who’re at present holding leveraged tokens, we strongly encourage you to redeem your tokens earlier than the shutdown deadline. Handbook redemption gives you instant entry to your funds and keep away from reliance on the liquidation course of, supplying you with full management over your buying and selling.
If You Do Nothing
Any positions that stay after the shutdown deadline might be mechanically liquidated. You’ll nonetheless obtain your share of the underlying worth through airdrop, distributed to the pockets holding the leveraged tokens.
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