Skip to main content

Data Availability Solutions

Definition

Data Availability Solutions are methods designed to ensure that transaction data within a blockchain system is accessible to all participants. This accessibility is critical for verifying the integrity of the ledger and for enabling various scaling techniques, particularly for Layer 2 solutions. These solutions prevent malicious actors from hiding data that could compromise the network’s security or lead to incorrect state computations. They are essential for maintaining the transparency and verifiability of decentralized systems.