What is Rollups-as-a-Service (RaaS)?
Rollups-as-a-Service (RaaS) refers to platforms and tools that enable developers to deploy and manage rollup-based Layer 2 scaling solutions without building the underlying infrastructure from scratch. These services typically provide customizable rollup frameworks, node operation, transaction batching, and data availability solutions. They support both optimistic and zero-knowledge rollups, allowing projects to improve throughput and reduce gas costs while maintaining security anchored to a Layer 1 blockchain.
The primary users of RaaS tools are blockchain developers and product teams looking to scale decentralized applications efficiently. Key use cases include launching scalable dapps, creating sidechains with strong security guarantees, and experimenting with Layer 2 protocols. RaaS platforms often handle complex tasks like fraud proofs, state commitments, and data publishing, enabling developers to focus on application logic rather than rollup mechanics.
Tools in this category are defined by their abstraction of rollup infrastructure, ease of integration, and support for multiple rollup types. Related categories include Layer 2 protocols and blockchain infrastructure providers. Developers should consider RaaS solutions when they need to scale their applications beyond Layer 1 limits but want to avoid the operational overhead of managing rollup infrastructure themselves.
