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Ephemeral Sequencer

Definition ∞ An ephemeral sequencer is a temporary or short-lived component responsible for ordering transactions in a blockchain system, particularly within rollups or layer-2 solutions. Unlike permanent sequencers, an ephemeral sequencer operates for a limited duration or a specific set of transactions. This design choice can enhance decentralization and censorship resistance. It offers operational flexibility.
Context ∞ News about layer-2 scaling solutions and rollup technology often mentions ephemeral sequencers in the context of improving transaction ordering and network resilience. Discussions focus on how these temporary entities mitigate the risks associated with centralized sequencers, such as single points of failure or malicious transaction reordering. Their implementation aims to bolster the security and fairness of transaction processing.

A close-up view reveals a complex metallic and dark blue mechanical component, partially enveloped by numerous translucent blue bubbles. The central focus is a silver-toned square module featuring concentric circular elements, suggesting a cryptographic primitive or a smart contract oracle. Adjacent to it, a detailed gear-like structure hints at underlying consensus mechanism hardware. The effervescent blue foam implies an active network hygiene process, potentially signifying transaction processing or protocol validation within a decentralized ledger technology framework, ensuring data integrity and block finality.

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Probabilistic Leader Election Enforces Cryptographic Fairness in Transaction Ordering

FairSort uses Verifiable Random Functions to probabilistically elect ephemeral sequencers, cryptographically guaranteeing transaction ordering fairness and mitigating MEV.