Performance Analysis between Optimistic Rollups and Native Execution in EVM Blockchains
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https://doi.org/10.5753/reic.2026.7243Keywords:
Blockchain, Ethereum, EVM, Optimistic Rollups, Layer 2, Gas Cost, CartesiAbstract
This paper presents a comparative performance analysis between optimistic rollups and native execution on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). The study investigates differences in gas costs, evaluating the impact of Layer 2 solutions on Ethereum blockchain scalability. Experimental results provide insights into the trade-offs between traditional on-chain execution and optimistic rollups, contributing to the understanding of scalability strategies in blockchain environments.
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