Prom Explaining: Validity & Fraud Proofs.
07 Jul 2024, 17:07
Prom Explaining: Validity & Fraud Proofs
While exploring L2 solutions, you’ve most likely encountered these two terms both acting as verifiers of transactions’ legitimacy.
📍Key Differences
Validity Proofs, used in zk-Rollups:
Transactions are processed off-chain and bundled into batches. A cryptographic proof verifies their correctness, and only this proof and minimal data are posted on-chain. Once verified, transactions are final and secure.
Fraud Proofs, used in Optimistic Rollups:
Transactions are processed off-chain and bundled into batches, which are posted on-chain as correct. A challenge period allows to contest fraudulent transactions. If fraud is detected, corrective measures are applied.
📍Comparative Insight
While fraud proofs offer certain simplicity, they can also introduce inefficiencies. Validity proofs provide high level of security through cryptographic verification, and immediate finality.
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