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commitd47808d58a62f32dfd03352a0dfeb80f14138547 authorEleanor Sheehan <94649264+e-shee@users.noreply.github.com> dateWed 2 Mar 2022, 13:49 (5 years ago) parent0b4bbe8
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@@ -30,9 +30,9 @@ shout online.
30308. [Why is the cost reduction so significant?](#8-why-is-the-cost-reduction-so-significant)
31319. [What exactly is the mechanism for the “naive” consensus?](#9-what-exactly-is-the-mechanism-for-the-naive-consensus)
3232
33−#### 1: Do I need ETH to boot my planet?
33+#### 1. Do I need ETH to boot my planet?
3434
35−A: If you were invited to claim a L2 planet, you **do not** need ETH to claim
35+If you were invited to claim a L2 planet, you **do not** need ETH to claim
3636that Urbit ID. Anyone can get on Urbit without ETH or a crypto wallet via L2.
3737Inviting your mom to Urbit just got a lot easier.
3838
@@ -50,15 +50,15 @@ For those with L1 planets, you can avoid future transaction fees by migrating
5050your L1 planet to L2. Read the migration instructions
5151[here](https://urbit.org/getting-started/layer-2-for-planets).
5252
53−#### 2: Is there anything I need to do to ensure full custody of my planet?
53+#### 2. Is there anything I need to do to ensure full custody of my planet?
5454
55−A: If you were sent a direct link to claim an L2 planet (see above image), it’s
55+If you were sent a direct link to claim an L2 planet (see above image), it’s
5656in your full custody by design. Bridge generates your master ticket, which you
5757downloaded during the claiming process.
5858
59−#### 3: Are there any platforms where I can buy a planet for BTC or USD?
59+#### 3. Are there any platforms where I can buy a planet for BTC or USD?
6060
61−A: There are a few ways to procure a planet, including some platforms that offer
61+There are a few ways to procure a planet, including some platforms that offer
6262BTC and USD payment options.
6363
6464To purchase a L2 planet, we direct you to:
@@ -87,9 +87,9 @@ planet’s keyfile. As an alternative, [Metamask](https://metamask.io) is an
8787easy-to-use Ethereum wallet with a browser extension that integrates easily with
8888Bridge.
8989
90−#### 4: How do I get a cloud-hosted planet?
90+#### 4. How do I get a cloud-hosted planet?
9191
92−A: There are a number of ways to host a planet in the cloud. Your options:
92+There are a number of ways to host a planet in the cloud. Your options:
9393
9494- DIY:<br>
9595 The most cost-effective method is [setting it up
@@ -106,42 +106,42 @@ A: There are a number of ways to host a planet in the cloud. Your options:
106106 Store](https://www.escapepod.store), [Nodestead](https://www.nodestead.dev), and
107107 [ThirdEarth](https://third.earth/en/).
108108
109−#### 5: There are plenty of organizations dedicated to customizable rollup solutions. Why did you decide to build your own?
109+#### 5. There are plenty of organizations dedicated to customizable rollup solutions. Why did you decide to build your own?
110110
111−A: Simply put, we designed and engineered our own rollup because we can’t depend
111+Simply put, we designed and engineered our own rollup because we can’t depend
112112on the success or longevity of another organization. As they currently exist,
113113outsourced rollups are too immature and compromised in ways that undermine the
114114integrity of our technical principles. We also can’t restrict the aggregators to
115115a waitlist, another issue which might eventually be resolved, but one that we
116116can’t count on to be resolved soon.
117117
118−#### 6: If I currently have an L1 planet, are there any advantages to migrating?
118+#### 6. If I currently have an L1 planet, are there any advantages to migrating?
119119
120−A: One of the most significant advantages to migrating is the reduced cost of
120+One of the most significant advantages to migrating is the reduced cost of
121121Azimuth-event related transactions. On L2, you can change sponsors or reset your
122122network keys for free with our roller. An important note: migration is currently
123123one-way. If you want to hold onto your L1 planet as a novelty, migration isn't
124124recommended.
125125
126−#### 7: Is it possible to use the old Bridge for L1 operations?
126+#### 7. Is it possible to use the old Bridge for L1 operations?
127127
128−A: The old version of Bridge will remain live, but unmaintained and eventually
128+The old version of Bridge will remain live, but unmaintained and eventually
129129decommissioned. You can access it at
130130[bridge-sunset.urbit.org](https://bridge-sunset.urbit.org). If you run into
131131something you can only do with the older version of Bridge,
132132[let us know on Github](https://github.com/urbit/bridge/issues/new?assignees=&labels=bridge&template=bridge-bug-report.md&title=).
133133
134−#### 8: Why is the cost reduction so significant?
134+#### 8. Why is the cost reduction so significant?
135135
136−A: On L1, every operation is an Ethereum transaction, with logic and state, etc.
136+On L1, every operation is an Ethereum transaction, with logic and state, etc.
137137On L2 transactions, these operations are reduced and simplified into a
138138no-logic-involved Ethereum transaction. This is what makes L2 transactions
139139cost-efficient: multiple transactions happen simultaneously to share the cost of
140140just one L1 transaction.
141141
142−#### 9: What exactly is the mechanism for the “naive” consensus?
142+#### 9. What exactly is the mechanism for the “naive” consensus?
143143
144−A: Our engineering team has written extensively about the technical features of
144+Our engineering team has written extensively about the technical features of
145145our L2 rollup. To learn about its intricacies, we encourage you to read
146146`~datnut-pollen`’s comprehensive
147147[overview](https://urbit.org/blog/rollups#technical) and `~wicdev-wisryt`’s