What the Hell Are Layer2 Rollups
What the Hell Are Layer2 Rollups? If you’ve spent any time in the Ethereum or blockchain space, you’ve probably heard the term “Layer 2” thrown around—often in the same breath as “rollups.” But what does it actually mean? Why is everyone so excited about it? And why should anyone building on blockchain care? The Problem: Ethereum’s Scaling Bottleneck Ethereum is the world’s most popular smart contract platform, but it’s not without its flaws. The biggest? Scalability. The base layer (Layer 1) can only handle about 15-30 transactions per second: When demand spikes, fees skyrocket and the network slows to a crawl. Not exactly the “world computer” we all dream about. ...