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Decentralizing Sequencers in Rollups using Delegated Proof-of-Stake Consensus Mechanism

by Md Zaki Muzahid
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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 187 - Number 40
Year of Publication: 2025
Authors: Md Zaki Muzahid
10.5120/ijca2025925717

Md Zaki Muzahid . Decentralizing Sequencers in Rollups using Delegated Proof-of-Stake Consensus Mechanism. International Journal of Computer Applications. 187, 40 ( Sep 2025), 51-58. DOI=10.5120/ijca2025925717

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author = { Md Zaki Muzahid },
title = { Decentralizing Sequencers in Rollups using Delegated Proof-of-Stake Consensus Mechanism },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { Sep 2025 },
volume = { 187 },
number = { 40 },
month = { Sep },
year = { 2025 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = { 51-58 },
numpages = {9},
url = { https://ijcaonline.org/archives/volume187/number40/decentralizing-sequencers-in-rollups-using-delegated-proof-of-stake-consensus-mechanism/ },
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%A Md Zaki Muzahid
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Abstract

In the Ethereum blockchain network, high transaction fees due to limited block space and high demand necessitate scalable solutions. Layer 2 (L2) scaling solutions, particularly rollups, offer a promising approach by processing transactions off-chain and posting compressed data to the main chain (Layer 1). However, current L2 rollups rely heavily on centralized sequencer nodes, which introduces centralization risks and single points of failure. Thus, to address these concerns, this paper explores the existing issues associated with centralized sequencers exemplified by real-life incidents. Consequently, reviews the existing decentralized sequencer models by describing their operations. In addition, this study proposes a novel approach of decentralizing sequencers leveraging the Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism depicting its’ components and step by step procedures. Finally, providing comparison among the novel approach and the existing decentralized sequencer frameworks along with their limitations.

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Index Terms

Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

Rollups Decentralized Sequencers Layer 2 (L2) Scaling Delegated Proof of Stake

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