On February 6, COINOTAG reported that Ethereum Layer 2 solution Optimism has initiated a new phase of its Retro Funding program, allocating a substantial reward pool of 8 million OP tokens. This current initiative emphasizes the Dev Tooling sector, aiming to empower developers in constructing essential applications and tools for the ever-evolving superchain. Among the tools encouraged are compilers, libraries, and debuggers designed to enhance functionalities within the Ethereum ecosystem. The submission window for interested projects is open from February 5 to July 31, with strict criteria ensuring all applications remain open source. Notably, reward distribution is set to commence on a monthly basis starting in March, supporting innovation and cultivation within the crypto development community.