Morph ¹

What is Morph?

Optimistic rollup that only generates ZK proofs when challenged, reducing costs. Positioned for "consumer apps" but launched late 2024 with minimal traction. The key difference: Responsive Validity Proof shortens withdrawals to 2-3 days (vs 7 for Optimism/Arbitrum) by using ZK proofs only during disputes.

Best for: Apps needing faster withdrawals than standard optimistic rollups without paying for constant ZK proving.

Technical: Optimistic zkEVM with RVP system, SP1 zkVM for disputes, planned decentralized sequencer.

• Security & Data Availability

  • Responsive Validity Proof (RVP) — optimistic by default, ZK proofs only when challenged.
  • Uses Ethereum calldata for DA; 2-3 day challenge window.
  • Planned decentralized sequencer with Tendermint/BLS (currently centralized).

• Infra & Execution

  • Modular architecture: separate Sequencer, Rollup, and zkEVM components.
  • Powered by Succinct's SP1 zkVM for proof generation.
  • Standard EVM compatibility.

• Performance

  • Lower costs than always-on zkEVMs.
  • Faster withdrawals than standard optimistic rollups.
  • Limited current throughput due to early adoption.

• Use Cases

  • Live apps: BulbaSwap (Uniswap fork), basic DeFi, NFT platforms
  • Target market: Consumer apps, though mostly theoretical so far
  • Backing: Bitget exchange partnership

• Trade-offs

  • Very early — launched October 2024 with low activity.
  • Sequencer still centralized despite decentralization claims.
  • Complex hybrid architecture without proven benefits yet.
  • Limited ecosystem compared to any established L2.

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