Blockchain protocols

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Scroll is a zkEVM-based zkRollup on Ethereum, offering expandability, efficiency, and security for building on Ethereum, powered by zero-knowledge proofs.

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Consensus	Relies on Ethereum's consensus with Scroll's zkRollup
Public / Private / Permissioned	Public
Smart contracts	Yes
Smart contract language(s) supported	Any EVM-compatible language
Transaction privacy	Zero-knowledge proofs
Transaction visibility	All participants have access to all entries ever recorded.
Transaction ordering	Transactions are conducted off-chain, then succinct proofs of correctness are posted on-chain. This enhances throughput and reduces costs.

Fault tolerance

Tied to the finality and security of the underlying Ethereum chain. Scroll’s protocol is currently under multiple third-party audits to ensure its security.

Performance

Scroll’s blocks are minted every 3 seconds.

Industry use case

Secure, efficient, and cost-effective development for Ethereum-based applications, DeFi, and other blockchain applications, especially where transaction speed and costs are a concern.

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