Layer 2 Scaling Solution (L2) vs Rollup

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Layer 2 Scaling Solution (L2)
intermediate
fundamentals

A Layer 2 scaling solution is a secondary network built on top of a Layer 1 blockchain that processes transactions faster and cheaper while inheriting the base layer's security.

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Rollup
intermediate
fundamentals

A Layer 2 scaling technique that executes transactions off-chain in bulk, then posts compressed proof of those transactions to the Layer 1 for settlement.

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