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Frequently asked questions

Get help

  • Where is customer support?

How Optimism Works?

  • Introduction
  • Design philosophy
  • Rollup protocol
  • Bridging assets between layers
  • Fault proofs
  • Start building

Protocol Questions

  • Is transaction front running possible on Optimism?
  • What is ETH? WETH? How do they interact?
  • What happens when a transaction is challenged successfully?
  • What happens if the L1 gas price spikes while a transaction is in process?
  • Why not have more transaction per batch?

Building on Optimism

  • How can I check the status of Optimism?
  • Can I run a validator?
  • What software license does Optimism use?
  • Developer information

Learn more

  • Where do I ask for additional help center content?
  • Where can I find comparison between the different L2 solutions?
  • Where can I find more information about Optimism?
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