Dispute Resolution Logic
Dispute resolution logic is the set of rules and code that governs how a conflict between two parties is arbitrated in a decentralized system. This logic defines the steps of the challenge game, the criteria for a successful fraud proof, and the penalties for the losing party.
It must be perfectly deterministic and resistant to manipulation to ensure fair outcomes. In an optimistic rollup, this logic is typically implemented in a smart contract on the layer one.
It acts as the final judge, deciding the true state of the rollup based on the evidence presented. Designing this logic requires deep consideration of edge cases and adversarial scenarios to prevent any form of gaming the system.
It is the core of the protocol's security, ensuring that honesty is always rewarded and fraud is always punished.