While everyone talks about scaling chains, @EspressoSys is solving the real problem which is making them work together.
In a space where we already have multiple L2s, the biggest challenge isn't speed or cost anymore. It's coordination. Espresso is building the infra that turns fragmented rollups into a unified ecosystem.
◽️ What is Espresso?
@EspressoSys creates a coordination layer where rollups can maintain their independence while sharing security & interoperability. It's the missing piece that makes multichain actually work.
It isn't a "shared sequencer," Espresso has evolved into something more practical. Instead of forcing rollups to give up their sequencers, it became a decentralized confirmation layer that rollups can plug into while keeping their own transaction ordering logic.
Right now, each rollup operates in isolation. They've different...
+ Confirmation times
+ Sequencing methods
+ Trust assumptions
This creates a fragmented ecosystem where moving assets btw chains is slow & risky.
> Transactions btw chains at times take 15+ minutes to finalize
> Users get stuck waiting cuz bridges fail
> Liquidity gets trapped in silos
@EspressoSys changes this by creating fast finality across all connected rollups.
◽️ How does Espresso solve this?
When you make a transaction, your rollup processes it normally. But instead of waiting minutes for Ethereum confirmation, Espresso's HotShot consensus confirms it in seconds.
> The rollup sends your transaction data to Espresso along with a rollup ID
> Espresso bundles transactions from multiple rollups together & runs them through consensus
> Once confirmed, the data gets stored through their three layer DA system & a commitment goes to Ethereum L1
This means crosschain transactions feel instant. Each rollup keeps doing what it does best, but they all share the same fast confirmation layer.
◽️ Key benefits
✓ Fast finality (~5 seconds for crosschain transactions)
✓ Decentralized sequencing removes single points of failure
✓ Cross rollup interoperability allows seamless asset transfers
✓ Reduced bridge risks through shared security
As more rollups launch, coordination becomes critical. @EspressoSys provides the infra for rollups to maintain their independence while benefiting from shared security & interoperability.
This creates a foundation where 100+ L2s can work together as a unified Web3 ecosystem.


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