Rollups Explained: A First Principles Deep Dive
Rollups Explained: A First Principles Deep Dive
🤔 Rollups Finally Make Sense
A comprehensive breakdown of blockchain rollup technology has been published by @jonastheis_, offering clear explanations of core concepts:
- Inboxes: How transactions are received and processed
- Sequencers: The role of transaction ordering systems
- Bridges: Cross-chain communication mechanisms
- Proofs: Validation and security fundamentals
The analysis takes a first-principles approach, making complex rollup concepts accessible to both newcomers and experienced developers.
Want to understand rollups better? Check out the full explanation here.
Everything you thought you knew about rollups, explained clearly - @jonastheis_ breaks down inboxes, sequencers, bridges, and proofs from first principles.
1/🧵 What is a rollup? And how do you make sense of inboxes, sequencers, bridges, and proofs? This thread breaks down "Rollups From First Principles" — a must-read by @jonastheis_ for anyone building or curious about L2s. 👇Let’s dive in. scroll.io/research/the-e…
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