Ethereum rollup users can now make base-layer payments in ~25 seconds using FCR fast confirmation and EEZ without requiring a bridge.
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A combination of FCR fast confirmation and EEZ enables Ethereum rollup users to settle payments on the base layer in approximately 25 seconds without requiring a bridge, according to research on stacking these protocols. As slot times contract, confirmation could potentially drop to around 5 seconds.
The mechanism eliminates the trust assumptions inherent in traditional cross-chain bridges, which lock and unlock assets across separate blockchains. By stacking these protocols, users can move value from rollups to Ethereum's base layer directly, bypassing the intermediaries that have historically been frequent attack targets in the crypto ecosystem.
The practical implications for merchant payments and real-time settlement remain to be fully demonstrated in production environments. Details on implementation timelines, network conditions required to achieve the stated latencies, and how this integrates with existing Ethereum infrastructure have not been fully specified.