@@ -13,9 +13,7 @@ selection of the most frequently asked questions and our responses.
13If you're still stumped, head to `~bitbet-bolbel/urbit-community` or give us a
13If you're still stumped, head to `~bitbet-bolbel/urbit-community` or give us a
14shout online.
14shout online.
18−### Looking for a particular topic? Here’s an overview:
20#### Planet Booting, Buying, Custody
18#### Planet Booting, Buying, Custody
@@ -26,15 +24,13 @@ shout online.
27#### Layer 2 Architecture & Migration
25#### Layer 2 Architecture & Migration
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)
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)
30−2. [Should I migrate my L1 planet to L2?](#q-if-i-currently-have-an-l1-planet-are-there-any-advantages-to-migrating)
28+6. [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)
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)
32−4. [Why is the cost reduction so significant?](#q-why-is-the-cost-reduction-so-significant)
30+8. [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)
31+9. [What exactly is the mechanism for the “naive” consensus?](#q-what-exactly-is-the-mechanism-for-the-naive-consensus)
37−#### Q: Do I need ETH to boot my planet?
33+#### 1. Q: Do I need ETH to boot my planet?
39A: If you were invited to claim a L2 planet, you **do not** need ETH to claim
35A: If you were invited to claim a L2 planet, you **do not** need ETH to claim
40that Urbit ID. Anyone can get on Urbit without ETH or a crypto wallet via L2.
36that Urbit ID. Anyone can get on Urbit without ETH or a crypto wallet via L2.
@@ -54,13 +50,13 @@ For those with L1 planets, you can avoid future transaction fees by migrating
54your L1 planet to L2. Read the migration instructions
50your L1 planet to L2. Read the migration instructions
55[here](https://urbit.org/getting-started/layer-2-for-planets).
51[here](https://urbit.org/getting-started/layer-2-for-planets).
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?
59A: If you were sent a direct link to claim an L2 planet (see above image), it’s
55A: If you were sent a direct link to claim an L2 planet (see above image), it’s
60in your full custody by design. Bridge generates your master ticket, which you
56in your full custody by design. Bridge generates your master ticket, which you
61downloaded during the claiming process.
57downloaded during the claiming process.
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?
65A: There are a few ways to procure a planet, including some platforms that offer
61A: There are a few ways to procure a planet, including some platforms that offer
66BTC and USD payment options.
62BTC and USD payment options.
@@ -91,7 +87,7 @@ planet’s keyfile. As an alternative, [Metamask](https://metamask.io) is an
91easy-to-use Ethereum wallet with a browser extension that integrates easily with
87easy-to-use Ethereum wallet with a browser extension that integrates easily with
94−#### Q: How do I get a cloud-hosted planet?
90+#### 4. Q: How do I get a cloud-hosted planet?
96A: There are a number of ways to host a planet in the cloud. Your options:
92A: There are a number of ways to host a planet in the cloud. Your options:
@@ -110,7 +106,7 @@ A: There are a number of ways to host a planet in the cloud. Your options:
110 Store](https://www.escapepod.store), [Nodestead](https://www.nodestead.dev), and
106 Store](https://www.escapepod.store), [Nodestead](https://www.nodestead.dev), and
111 [ThirdEarth](https://third.earth/en/).
107 [ThirdEarth](https://third.earth/en/).
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?
115A: Simply put, we designed and engineered our own rollup because we can’t depend
111A: Simply put, we designed and engineered our own rollup because we can’t depend
116on the success or longevity of another organization. As they currently exist,
112on 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
119a waitlist, another issue which might eventually be resolved, but one that we
115a waitlist, another issue which might eventually be resolved, but one that we
120can’t count on to be resolved soon.
116can’t count on to be resolved soon.
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?
124A: One of the most significant advantages to migrating is the reduced cost of
120A: One of the most significant advantages to migrating is the reduced cost of
125Azimuth-event related transactions. On L2, you can change sponsors or reset your
121Azimuth-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
127one-way. If you want to hold onto your L1 planet as a novelty, migration isn't
123one-way. If you want to hold onto your L1 planet as a novelty, migration isn't
128recommended.
124recommended.
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?
132A: The old version of Bridge will remain live, but unmaintained and eventually
128A: The old version of Bridge will remain live, but unmaintained and eventually
133decommissioned. You can access it at
129decommissioned. You can access it at
@@ -135,7 +131,7 @@ decommissioned. You can access it at
135something you can only do with the older version of Bridge,
131something you can only do with the older version of Bridge,
136[let us know on Github](https://github.com/urbit/bridge/issues/new?assignees=&labels=bridge&template=bridge-bug-report.md&title=).
132[let us know on Github](https://github.com/urbit/bridge/issues/new?assignees=&labels=bridge&template=bridge-bug-report.md&title=).
138−#### Q: Why is the cost reduction so significant?
134+#### 8. Q: Why is the cost reduction so significant?
140A: On L1, every operation is an Ethereum transaction, with logic and state, etc.
136A: On L1, every operation is an Ethereum transaction, with logic and state, etc.
141On L2 transactions, these operations are reduced and simplified into a
137On 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
143cost-efficient: multiple transactions happen simultaneously to share the cost of
139cost-efficient: multiple transactions happen simultaneously to share the cost of
144just one L1 transaction.
140just one L1 transaction.
146−#### Q: What exactly is the mechanism for the “naive” consensus?
142+#### 9. Q: What exactly is the mechanism for the “naive” consensus?
148A: Our engineering team has written extensively about the technical features of
144A: Our engineering team has written extensively about the technical features of
149our L2 rollup. To learn about its intricacies, we encourage you to read
145our L2 rollup. To learn about its intricacies, we encourage you to read