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Optimistic rollup

A rollup that accepts submitted execution results subject to a process for challenging invalid results.

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Optimistic here describes how a submitted result is treated, not an expectation that token prices rise. Results can be disputed during a defined window using the protocol's challenge mechanism. Available data and effective challengers are important, and standard withdrawals may need to wait for that dispute window to end.

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A challenger spots an incorrect state update and disputes it while the optimistic rollup's challenge window is still open.

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