Smart Contract Batching
Smart contract batching is a method of grouping multiple operations or transactions into a single on-chain interaction. By doing so, users can reduce the overhead of multiple transaction headers and redundant checks, significantly lowering total gas fees.
This is particularly useful for complex DeFi operations, such as depositing into multiple pools or executing a series of trades. Batching also improves the user experience by requiring fewer signatures and reducing the wait time for multiple confirmations.
It is a key optimization technique for wallet providers and aggregators. From a security perspective, batching requires careful design to ensure that all operations are atomic ⎊ meaning either all of them succeed or none of them do.
This prevents partial execution states that could lead to unexpected financial outcomes.