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@@ -13,9 +13,7 @@ selection of the most frequently asked questions and our responses.
1313If you're still stumped, head to `~bitbet-bolbel/urbit-community` or give us a
1414shout online.
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16−---
17−
18−### Looking for a particular topic? Here’s an overview:
16+### Index:
1917
2018#### Planet Booting, Buying, Custody
2119
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2725#### Layer 2 Architecture & Migration
2826
29−1. [Why did you decide to build your own Layer 2 rollup?](#q-there-are-plenty-of-organizations-dedicated-to-customizable-rollup-solutions-why-did-you-decide-to-build-your-own)
30−2. [Should I migrate my L1 planet to L2?](#q-if-i-currently-have-an-l1-planet-are-there-any-advantages-to-migrating)
31−3. [Where did the old Bridge go? Can I still use it?](#q-is-it-possible-to-use-the-old-bridge-for-l1-operations)
32−4. [Why is the cost reduction so significant?](#q-why-is-the-cost-reduction-so-significant)
33−5. [What exactly is the mechanism for the “naive” consensus?](#q-what-exactly-is-the-mechanism-for-the-naive-consensus)
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35−---
27+5. [Why did you decide to build your own Layer 2 rollup?](#q-there-are-plenty-of-organizations-dedicated-to-customizable-rollup-solutions-why-did-you-decide-to-build-your-own)
28+6. [Should I migrate my L1 planet to L2?](#q-if-i-currently-have-an-l1-planet-are-there-any-advantages-to-migrating)
29+7. [Where did the old Bridge go? Can I still use it?](#q-is-it-possible-to-use-the-old-bridge-for-l1-operations)
30+8. [Why is the cost reduction so significant?](#q-why-is-the-cost-reduction-so-significant)
31+9. [What exactly is the mechanism for the “naive” consensus?](#q-what-exactly-is-the-mechanism-for-the-naive-consensus)
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37−#### Q: Do I need ETH to boot my planet?
33+#### 1. Q: Do I need ETH to boot my planet?
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3935A: If you were invited to claim a L2 planet, you **do not** need ETH to claim
4036that Urbit ID. Anyone can get on Urbit without ETH or a crypto wallet via L2.
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5450your L1 planet to L2. Read the migration instructions
5551[here](https://urbit.org/getting-started/layer-2-for-planets).
5652
57−#### Q: Is there anything I need to do to ensure full custody of my planet?
53+#### 2. Q: Is there anything I need to do to ensure full custody of my planet?
5854
5955A: If you were sent a direct link to claim an L2 planet (see above image), it’s
6056in your full custody by design. Bridge generates your master ticket, which you
6157downloaded during the claiming process.
6258
63−#### Q: Are there any platforms where I can buy a planet for BTC or USD?
59+#### 3. Q: Are there any platforms where I can buy a planet for BTC or USD?
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6561A: There are a few ways to procure a planet, including some platforms that offer
6662BTC and USD payment options.
@@ -91,7 +87,7 @@ planet’s keyfile. As an alternative, [Metamask](https://metamask.io) is an
9187easy-to-use Ethereum wallet with a browser extension that integrates easily with
9288Bridge.
9389
94−#### Q: How do I get a cloud-hosted planet?
90+#### 4. Q: How do I get a cloud-hosted planet?
9591
9692A: There are a number of ways to host a planet in the cloud. Your options:
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110106 Store](https://www.escapepod.store), [Nodestead](https://www.nodestead.dev), and
111107 [ThirdEarth](https://third.earth/en/).
112108
113−#### Q: There are plenty of organizations dedicated to customizable rollup solutions. Why did you decide to build your own?
109+#### 5. Q: There are plenty of organizations dedicated to customizable rollup solutions. Why did you decide to build your own?
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115111A: Simply put, we designed and engineered our own rollup because we can’t depend
116112on the success or longevity of another organization. As they currently exist,
@@ -119,7 +115,7 @@ integrity of our technical principles. We also can’t restrict the aggregators
119115a waitlist, another issue which might eventually be resolved, but one that we
120116can’t count on to be resolved soon.
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122−#### Q: If I currently have an L1 planet, are there any advantages to migrating?
118+#### 6. Q: If I currently have an L1 planet, are there any advantages to migrating?
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124120A: One of the most significant advantages to migrating is the reduced cost of
125121Azimuth-event related transactions. On L2, you can change sponsors or reset your
@@ -127,7 +123,7 @@ network keys for free with our roller. An important note: migration is currently
127123one-way. If you want to hold onto your L1 planet as a novelty, migration isn't
128124recommended.
129125
130−#### Q: Is it possible to use the old Bridge for L1 operations?
126+#### 7. Q: Is it possible to use the old Bridge for L1 operations?
131127
132128A: The old version of Bridge will remain live, but unmaintained and eventually
133129decommissioned. You can access it at
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135131something you can only do with the older version of Bridge,
136132[let us know on Github](https://github.com/urbit/bridge/issues/new?assignees=&labels=bridge&template=bridge-bug-report.md&title=).
137133
138−#### Q: Why is the cost reduction so significant?
134+#### 8. Q: Why is the cost reduction so significant?
139135
140136A: On L1, every operation is an Ethereum transaction, with logic and state, etc.
141137On L2 transactions, these operations are reduced and simplified into a
@@ -143,7 +139,7 @@ no-logic-involved Ethereum transaction. This is what makes L2 transactions
143139cost-efficient: multiple transactions happen simultaneously to share the cost of
144140just one L1 transaction.
145141
146−#### Q: What exactly is the mechanism for the “naive” consensus?
142+#### 9. Q: What exactly is the mechanism for the “naive” consensus?
147143
148144A: Our engineering team has written extensively about the technical features of
149145our L2 rollup. To learn about its intricacies, we encourage you to read