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Optimism is a Layer 2 scaling solution running on the Ethereum network. Its main goal is to solve the problems caused by Ethereum’s limited transaction capacity. It specifically targets the following problems:

1. **High Transaction Fees**: When the Ethereum network becomes congested, transaction fees increase significantly. Optimism alleviates this problem by offering the ability to process transactions at lower costs.

2. **Slow Transaction Speed**: Ethereum’s transaction speed can slow down during busy periods. Optimism improves the user experience by offering the ability to process transactions faster.

3. **Scalability**: The limited transaction capacity of the Ethereum network becomes an issue as more users and applications are added. Optimism sends less data to the main chain by pooling transactions, allowing more transactions to be processed.

4. **Developer Usability**: It can be complicated for developers to develop applications on Ethereum at times. Optimism offers a structure compatible with Ethereum, allowing existing tools and protocols to be used.

5. **Decentralization and Security**: Optimism maintains the security and decentralization of Ethereum, allowing users and developers to transact in a secure environment.

Thanks to these features, Optimism allows the Ethereum ecosystem to appeal to a wider user base and allows more applications to be developed.