Orbitrum Protocol Whitepaper
  • Introduction
  • Background
  • What is Layer 3?
  • Orbitrum Protocol: An Overview
  • Key Features of Orbitrum Protocol
  • ORB Tokenomics
  • Orbitrum Protocol Roadmap
  • Conclusion
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  • A Journey Through Decentralization:
  • From Bitcoin to DApp
  • Scalability Challenges
  • The Interoperability Dilemma
  • Vision of a Unified Ecosystem

Background

A Journey Through Decentralization:

The digital revolution, which began in the late 20th century, propelled a series of innovations that transformed the way humanity interacts, transacts, and thinks. At the forefront of this revolution was the concept of decentralization, challenging the traditional norms of centralized authority and control. This spirit of decentralized empowerment birthed blockchain.

From Bitcoin to DApp

When Satoshi Nakamoto introduced Bitcoin to the world, it was more than just a cryptocurrency; it was the inception of a revolutionary decentralized ledger system – the blockchain. This innovative technology promised transparency, security, and autonomy from central entities. Ethereum soon followed, introducing the world to smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps), expanding the horizon of possibilities.

Scalability Challenges

But with the rise of DApps, it became evident that the existing infrastructure had its limits. Transaction speeds dwindled, and costs escalated as the network grew congested. While Layer 1 set the foundational stone, and Layer 2 provided off-chain solutions, there remained unsolved challenges. The quest for scalability without compromising security became the industry's pivotal challenge.

The Interoperability Dilemma

As blockchain networks proliferated, another challenge surfaced: interoperability. The increasing number of isolated ecosystems, each operating on its unique protocols, led to a fragmented landscape. Users, developers, and businesses felt the pinch of these siloed networks, longing for a seamless way to interact across chains.

Vision of a Unified Ecosystem

The vision was clear – a blockchain universe where transactions are swift, costs are minimal, security is uncompromised, and different chains coexist and interact effortlessly. This vision laid the foundation for the next evolutionary step in blockchain technology.

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