Optimism has announced the launch of a Retro Funding initiative, allocating 8 million OP tokens to reward developers building on the Superchain. Applications are now open for eligible builders on Base, with rewards distributed monthly until the end of July. This initiative aims to incentivize onchain development and enhance the ecosystem. The announcement has been positively received, with various entities within the blockchain community emphasizing the opportunity for developers to participate and receive rewards for their contributions.