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Scroll is a native zkEVM Layer 2 network built on Ethereum, offering full EVM compatibility and seamless developer experience.

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💸DeFi Developers
🛠️Infrastructure Developers
🏭Enterprise Blockchain Teams
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Overview

Scroll is a Layer 2 blockchain built as a zero-knowledge rollup (zk-rollup) on top of Ethereum. It provides a native zkEVM environment, meaning it supports Ethereum Virtual Machine bytecode natively. This allows developers to deploy existing Ethereum smart contracts and tools on Scroll without modification. The network aims to improve scalability and reduce transaction costs while maintaining Ethereum-level security through zk-rollup technology.

Scroll is designed for developers familiar with Ethereum, offering a seamless transition with full compatibility for Ethereum tooling, dependencies, and smart contract code. This compatibility reduces friction for projects looking to scale on Layer 2 without rewriting or adapting their codebase extensively. Scroll’s zkEVM approach also enhances privacy and throughput compared to traditional Layer 1 Ethereum transactions.

Developers can get started by accessing Scroll’s comprehensive documentation and developer guides, which cover deployment, integration, and network specifics. Scroll’s infrastructure supports standard Ethereum development languages and tools, making it accessible for DeFi projects, enterprise blockchain teams, and infrastructure developers seeking scalable Ethereum-compatible solutions.

The Problem

Ethereum’s Layer 1 network faces scalability limitations, resulting in high gas fees and slower transaction throughput. Developers need a Layer 2 solution that maintains Ethereum compatibility while improving performance and reducing costs.

High transaction fees on Ethereum mainnet
Limited throughput for DeFi applications

The Solution

Key Features

Full EVM Bytecode Support

Runs unmodified Ethereum smart contracts and supports Ethereum tooling out of the box.

zk-Rollup Security Model

Ensures security by leveraging zero-knowledge proofs to validate transactions off-chain.

Comprehensive Developer Documentation

Detailed guides and API references to facilitate onboarding and deployment.

Key Strengths

Native zkEVM Compatibility
Scalability via zk-Rollups
Developer-Friendly Integration

How Developers Use Scroll

💰

Scaling DeFi Protocols

DeFi developers deploy smart contracts on Scroll to reduce gas fees and increase transaction throughput while maintaining Ethereum compatibility.

🏢

Enterprise Blockchain Solutions

Enterprise teams leverage Scroll’s zkEVM Layer 2 to build scalable, secure blockchain applications with minimal changes to existing Ethereum-based infrastructure.

🛠️

Infrastructure Provider Integration

Infrastructure developers integrate Scroll support into wallets, explorers, and developer tools to extend Ethereum ecosystem capabilities.

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Price (Monthly)Free
Price (Annual)Free
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Resources

Scroll provides detailed developer documentation and active GitHub repositories to support onboarding and integration for Ethereum developers.

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