
Understanding the Layers of Innovation
Ethereum, zkRollups, and Validium each take a different path to scalability. This comparison highlights how their architectures differ in cost, speed, and security, with graphs to make the contrasts clear.
A regular zk-rollup bundles the transactions together and proving they are valid, but it still stores the data on-chain, which can become costly.
Redefining Blockchain for The Future
Validium Network introduces a new paradigm in Ethereum scaling by combining zero-knowledge proofs with off-chain data availability, unlocking massive scalability without compromising security.
Near zero gas fees
Transactions at a fraction of cost, making blockchain accessible to everyone.
Blazing fast speed
Scale to millions of transactions per second without delays.
Uncompromising trust
Ethereum-grade security guaranteed through zero-knowledge proofs.
Why It Changes Everything
Blockchain technology has already proven its potential, but mainstream adoption has been slowed by three core challenges: high costs, low throughput, and limited usability.
Affordable for Everyone:
By storing data off-chain and verifying with zero-knowledge proofs, transaction costs drop drastically, making blockchain accessible to users worldwide.
Scalable to Real-World Needs:
From millions of AI agent interactions to global-scale financial systems, Validium is designed to handle workloads that Ethereum alone cannot.
Secure Without Compromise:
Every transaction remains trustless and verifiable through zk-proofs, preserving Ethereum-grade security.
Unlocking New Use Cases:
High-speed, low-cost architecture enables industries like gaming, DePIN, and real-world asset tokenization to finally operate on-chain.