"Arbitrum Ecosystem" by Marvin

Processing transactions

Generating proofs

Executing smart contracts

Validating transactions

Technology

Scalability

Sequencer

Layer

Technology suite designed to scale Ethereum

ZK blockchain for a secure and private internet

Energy-efficient, quantum-secure, single-layer blockchain

They have different purposes

They have different sequencer roles

They achieve scalability differently

They operate on different layers

Using proof of stake consensus

By using sharding

Through the use of optimistic rollups

Via sidechain technology

Scalability

Layer

Purpose

Sequencer

Layer 3

Layer 1

Layer 2

Transaction receiver

Transaction processor

Transaction sender

Transaction validator

Scalability

Layer

Sequencer

EVM Compatibility

To provide a scaling solution for Ethereum

To create a new cryptocurrency

To mine Bitcoin

To develop decentralized applications