Layer One Settlement
Layer one settlement is the final process where transactions are recorded and secured on the primary, most decentralized blockchain network, such as Ethereum. In the context of rollups, the layer one serves as the ultimate source of truth and the security anchor for all off-chain computations.
When a rollup batch is submitted and the fraud proof window closes, the state is effectively settled on the layer one. This provides the highest level of security, as any attempt to tamper with the settled state would require attacking the layer one consensus itself.
Settlement is the final step in the lifecycle of a transaction, ensuring it is immutable and universally recognized. It represents the ultimate guarantee of property rights within the blockchain ecosystem.
The robustness of this settlement is why layer two solutions are trusted.