Decentralized Sequencing

Definition ∞ Decentralized sequencing refers to the process of ordering and submitting transactions to a base layer blockchain by multiple independent entities rather than a single, centralized sequencer. This mechanism mitigates risks associated with censorship, single points of failure, and potential front-running. It promotes fairness and robustness in rollup operations.
Context ∞ The pursuit of decentralized sequencing is a prominent goal for many rollup projects seeking to enhance their censorship resistance and liveness guarantees. Current discussions revolve around various designs, such as proposer-builder separation and shared sequencing networks, to achieve a more distributed and secure transaction ordering process.