Optimistic Rollup
| Optimistic Rollup is a scaling strategy for Ethereum that incorporates off-chain computation and state storage. It is designed to allow Ethereum to scale to thousands of transactions per second without sacrificing security or decentralization. Optimistic Rollup is based on the idea of "optimistic execution." This means that instead of waiting for all transactions to be confirmed on the Ethereum blockchain, Optimistic Rollup allows transactions to be processed and confirmed off-chain. This allows for much faster transaction times and lower fees, as well as the ability to process transactions that would otherwise be too complex or expensive to execute on the Ethereum blockchain. In order to ensure the security of Optimistic Rollup, all transactions are still verified by the Ethereum blockchain. This means that if there is an error in the off-chain computation, the transaction can be reverted. However, Optimistic Rollup is designed to be used in conjunction with other scaling solutions, such as sharding, which can further increase its efficiency and security. Optimistic Rollup is a promising scaling solution for Ethereum that has the potential to greatly increase its throughput without sacrificing decentralization or security. |
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