Use Cases (Hidden)

Use Cases

Like any base layer or L1, Espresso can be used in a variety of ways by the L2s that leverage it. These use cases include fast finality and / or data availability. Unlike some other base layers, Espresso can be used as a standalone L1 or in tandem with another settlement layer like Ethereum.

Espresso is used by layer-2 chains to upgrade their security and UX.

● Security : Espresso is a decentralized consensus layer designed to replace reliance on vulnerable centralized components of layer-2 chains (e.g. bridge reliance on centralized sequencer preconfirmations).

● Interoperability : Espresso is designed to support near-real-time communication between its integrated chains and a diverse array of financial systems, including both traditional financial databases as well as other blockchain-based protocols and products.

● Performance : Espresso’s high-throughput system is designed with the future in mind: chains that integrate Espresso can have confidence that as demand for their blockspace expands, their costs won’t need to grow at the same rate.