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# Settlement Layer

> A blockchain layer that provides authoritative settlement, dispute resolution, and final verification for transactions executed elsewhere.

# 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](/categories/blockchain) — term
* [Cryptography](/categories/cryptography) — term
* [Web3](/categories/web3) — term

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**Canonical knowledge ID:** `glossary:settlement-layer`