Scaling Terms

Atomic Swap

A trustless exchange of different cryptocurrencies across separate blockchains without intermediary.

A data packet introduced by EIP-4844 allowing rollups to post cheaper temporary data to Ethereum.

A protocol enabling assets or data to move between separate blockchain networks.

The guarantee that transaction data posted to a network is accessible to anyone for verification.

The ability of separate blockchain networks to communicate and transfer assets.

A Layer 2 framework allowing child chains to operate under a root chain security.

A Layer 2 scaling technique processing transactions off-chain and submitting batched proofs to Layer 1.

Splitting a blockchain state into parallel partitions each processed by a validator subset.

An independent blockchain running parallel to a main chain, connected by a two-way bridge.

An off-chain channel for two parties to transact privately, settling the net result on-chain.