Blockchain profile
Scroll SCR
Scroll is an EVM-compatible Ethereum Layer 2 network using a zkEVM approach to run on-chain applications with greater capacity. Crypto traders and users track it for SCR, DeFi activity, bridges, transactions, contracts, fees and explorer-visible data.
Neutral information, not financial advice. Updated : 2026-06-27
Key characteristics
- Ethereum Layer 2 network: Scroll batches transactions away from the main layer while remaining anchored to Ethereum.
- zkEVM compatibility: the network aims to keep an Ethereum-like experience for smart contracts, wallets, developer tooling and applications.
- Application ecosystem: DeFi, NFTs, wallets, bridges, dApps and analytics tools can use contract data and public explorers.
Use cases and ecosystem
- DeFi and Web3: trading, liquidity, lending, NFTs, games or on-chain services depending on deployed protocols.
- Market tracking: monitoring SCR, volumes, bridges, transactions, fees, contracts and network activity through explorers and crypto dashboards.
- Development: Scroll documentation, EVM contracts, RPCs, SDKs, bridges and open-source repositories useful for building or analysing the ecosystem.
Consensus and security
Scroll security depends on its Layer 2 design, Ethereum anchoring, zero-knowledge proofs, bridge contracts, sequencer, software upgrades and deployed applications. Users should verify bridges, wallets and permissions before interacting.
Fees and performance
Scroll fees are designed to be more efficient than Ethereum mainnet in many uses, but they vary with network activity, transaction type, contracts, data availability and wallet settings. Real-world costs and timing should be checked at time of use.