Rollup vs validium vs volition: data availability modes for zk execution layers
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Short classification of zk-powered layers by where data lives: zk rollups post proof and data on ETH, validiums keep data off-chain, volitions can switch between both.
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Rollups post proof and tx data on ETH
Validiums post proof only with data off-chain
Volition runs as validium with rollup fallback
based on #DA we can differentiate #modular zk-powered execution layers as follows:
- #zk #rollups: post proof & tx data on $ETH
- #validium: post proof on $ETH & tx data is stored off-chain
- #volition: runs as validium but can fall back on rollup
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Introducing the data availability modes offered by @StarkWareLtd There are multiple types of L2s, zk-rollups being the most popular. There's also Validium and Volition. Overall, the end-goal is to scale Ethereum. Each mode changes in the way it stores data (off or on-chain).
Introducing the data availability modes offered by @StarkWareLtd There are multiple types of L2s, zk-rollups being the most popular. There's also Validium and Volition. Overall, the end-goal is to scale Ethereum. Each mode changes in the way it stores data (off or on-chain).
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