Settlement Layer
A blockchain layer that provides authoritative settlement, dispute resolution, and final verification for transactions executed elsewhere.Definition
A blockchain layer that provides authoritative settlement, dispute resolution, and final verification for transactions executed elsewhere.Why it matters
Architecture determines how blockchain components divide responsibility for execution, consensus, settlement, and data.Related knowledge
- Blockchain — term
- Cryptography — term
- Web3 — term
Canonical knowledge ID:
glossary:settlement-layer