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
technical_analysis

A Layer 2 scaling solution that processes transactions off the main blockchain, bundles them into compressed batches, and posts cryptographic proofs back to the base chain for security and final settlement.

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