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explore the scaling frontier

L1 BASE LAYER
L2 SCALING LAYER
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L2 Solutions

Rollups

Execute transactions off-chain, post proofs on-chain. The most promising path to scaling: inherit L1 security while multiplying throughput by orders of magnitude. Optimistic and zero-knowledge variants compete to compress the future into succinct state roots.

0xR0LLUP

Sidechains

Independent chains with their own consensus. Connected to L1 via bridges, they trade some security guarantees for sovereign flexibility and specialized performance. A parallel reality tethered to the main chain by cryptographic anchors.

0xS1D3CH

State Channels

Off-chain transaction channels between parties. Near-instant finality, minimal fees. Open a channel, transact freely, settle on-chain when ready. The fastest path when you know your counterparty.

0xCH4NL
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