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+## optimistic rollups
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+### tl; dr
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+* in optimistic rollups, txs are batched up and the state root (same as zkrs) alongside the calldata (the tx state) is sent to the l2 contract on ethereum
+* dispute period can cause actual finality of txs to not happen until around a week later
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