Thread by @ETH_Daily

Layer 2 scaling solutions are a way to increase the scalability and throughput of blockchain networks like Ethereum, by processing transactions off-chain.

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#layer2 #scaling #blockchain #OptimisticRollup #ZK-Rollups #Sidechains #Validium

1/ One popular Layer 2 scaling solution is #OptimisticRollup, which allows for multiple transactions to be bundled and processed together off-chain and then only the final result is posted to the main chain.

• @arbitrum
• @optimismFND
• @bobanetwork
• @MetisDAO

@arbitrum @optimismFND @bobanetwork @MetisDAO 2/ Another solution is ZK-Rollups, which uses zero-knowledge proof to bundle multiple transactions together while maintaining the privacy of the transaction data.

• @zksync
• #StarkNet @StarkWareLtd
• @loopringorg
• @Scroll_ZKP
• @taikoxyz

@arbitrum @optimismFND @bobanetwork @MetisDAO @zksync @StarkWareLtd @loopringorg @Scroll_ZKP @taikoxyz 3/ Sidechains are also a type of Layer 2 scaling solution, which allows for the transfer of assets and information between different chains without clogging the main chain.

• @0xPolygon

@arbitrum @optimismFND @bobanetwork @MetisDAO @zksync @StarkWareLtd @loopringorg @Scroll_ZKP @taikoxyz @0xPolygon 4/ Validium (StarkEx is a Validium) is a Layer 2 scaling solution, which allows for the execution of smart contracts off-chain, reducing the load on the main chain while maintaining security and decentralization.

• @Immutable
• @Myria
• @rhinofi
• @Sorare

@arbitrum @optimismFND @bobanetwork @MetisDAO @zksync @StarkWareLtd @loopringorg @Scroll_ZKP @taikoxyz @0xPolygon @Immutable @Myria @rhinofi @Sorare 5/ Layer 2 solutions help to reduce the burden on the main chain, improving the overall scalability and speed of transactions without sacrificing security.

@arbitrum @optimismFND @bobanetwork @MetisDAO @zksync @StarkWareLtd @loopringorg @Scroll_ZKP @taikoxyz @0xPolygon @Immutable @Myria @rhinofi @Sorare 6/ Many of these solutions are still in development, but the Ethereum community is actively working on implementing them to improve the network's capabilities and handle the increasing demand.

@arbitrum @optimismFND @bobanetwork @MetisDAO @zksync @StarkWareLtd @loopringorg @Scroll_ZKP @taikoxyz @0xPolygon @Immutable @Myria @rhinofi @Sorare 7/ Stay tuned for updates on Layer 2 scaling solutions and how they will shape the future of decentralized applications and the blockchain ecosystem.