Boundless-Powered Rollups Bring Minute-Level Finality to OP Chain

Boundless Network has introduced a groundbreaking Rollup solution for OP chains, enabling minute-level finality and Stage 2 readiness. This first-of-its-kind implementation combines ZK proofs with a non-interactive dispute mechanism, allowing Rollups to switch seamlessly between ZK Fault Proof and Validity Proof modes using a single smart contract.

By leveraging Boundless’ massive proof capacity—up to 400 million trillion cycles per day at a median cost of just $0.04 per billion cycles—OP Rollups can now achieve finality much faster than traditional optimistic models. Current deployments show monthly proof service costs of approximately $29,000 for OP Mainnet, $8,700 for Unichain, and $835 for BOB, with further optimizations expected to reduce costs even more.

Boundless eliminates the long 7-day challenge periods and complex interactive dispute processes that previously slowed asset turnover and increased counterparty risks. Rollups like BOB, SOON, and MegaETH are already utilizing Boundless on mainnet, benefiting from faster withdrawals and high security without sacrificing decentralization.

The solution offers configurable security: ZK Fault Proof shortens finality to around 24 hours, while Validity Proof provides near-instant finality by verifying each block before chain confirmation. Teams can start with a hybrid approach and upgrade as needed, balancing performance and costs while meeting Stage 2 proof requirements.

Boundless’ unique architecture aggregates idle and optimized hardware globally, maintaining decentralized verification without relying on centralized nodes. It directly inherits the chosen settlement layer’s security, whether Ethereum or Base, ensuring reliable and scalable ZK Rollup deployment.

This approach paves the way for broader adoption of ZK Rollups, making large-scale validity proofs feasible and affordable, while supporting seamless cross-ecosystem collaboration. Boundless’ Rollup solution is positioning OP chains and other Layer-2 networks for a future of high-speed, secure, and cost-efficient blockchain operations.