Optimistic rollups are layer 2 (L2) protocols designed to extend the throughput of Ethereum's base layer. They reduce computation on the main Ethereum chain by processing transactions off-chain, offering significant improvements in processing speeds. Unlike other scaling solutions, such as [sidechains](/developers/docs/scaling/sidechains/), optimistic rollups derive security from Mainnet by publishing transaction results on-chain, or [plasma chains](/developers/docs/scaling/plasma/), which also verify transactions on Ethereum with fraud proofs, but store transaction data elsewhere.
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