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308. [Why is the cost reduction so significant?](#8-why-is-the-cost-reduction-so-significant)
308. [Why is the cost reduction so significant?](#8-why-is-the-cost-reduction-so-significant)
319. [What exactly is the mechanism for the “naive” consensus?](#9-what-exactly-is-the-mechanism-for-the-naive-consensus)
319. [What exactly is the mechanism for the “naive” consensus?](#9-what-exactly-is-the-mechanism-for-the-naive-consensus)
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33−#### 1: Do I need ETH to boot my planet?
33+#### 1. Do I need ETH to boot my planet?
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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
36that 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.
37Inviting your mom to Urbit just got a lot easier.
37Inviting your mom to Urbit just got a lot easier.
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38
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50your L1 planet to L2. Read the migration instructions
50your L1 planet to L2. Read the migration instructions
51[here](https://urbit.org/getting-started/layer-2-for-planets).
51[here](https://urbit.org/getting-started/layer-2-for-planets).
52
52
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?
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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
56in 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
57downloaded during the claiming process.
57downloaded during the claiming process.
58
58
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?
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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
62BTC and USD payment options.
62BTC and USD payment options.
63
63
64To purchase a L2 planet, we direct you to:
64To purchase a L2 planet, we direct you to:
@@ -87,9 +87,9 @@ planet’s keyfile. As an alternative, [Metamask](https://metamask.io) is an
87easy-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
88Bridge.
88Bridge.
89
89
90−#### 4: How do I get a cloud-hosted planet?
90+#### 4. How do I get a cloud-hosted planet?
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91
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:
93
93
94- DIY:<br>
94- DIY:<br>
95 The most cost-effective method is [setting it up
95 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:
106 Store](https://www.escapepod.store), [Nodestead](https://www.nodestead.dev), and
106 Store](https://www.escapepod.store), [Nodestead](https://www.nodestead.dev), and
107 [ThirdEarth](https://third.earth/en/).
107 [ThirdEarth](https://third.earth/en/).
108
108
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?
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110
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
112on the success or longevity of another organization. As they currently exist,
112on the success or longevity of another organization. As they currently exist,
113outsourced rollups are too immature and compromised in ways that undermine the
113outsourced rollups are too immature and compromised in ways that undermine the
114integrity of our technical principles. We also can’t restrict the aggregators to
114integrity of our technical principles. We also can’t restrict the aggregators to
115a 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
116can’t count on to be resolved soon.
116can’t count on to be resolved soon.
117
117
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?
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119
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
121Azimuth-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
122network keys for free with our roller. An important note: migration is currently
122network keys for free with our roller. An important note: migration is currently
123one-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
124recommended.
124recommended.
125
125
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?
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127
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
129decommissioned. You can access it at
129decommissioned. You can access it at
130[bridge-sunset.urbit.org](https://bridge-sunset.urbit.org). If you run into
130[bridge-sunset.urbit.org](https://bridge-sunset.urbit.org). If you run into
131something you can only do with the older version of Bridge,
131something you can only do with the older version of Bridge,
132[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=).
133
133
134−#### 8: Why is the cost reduction so significant?
134+#### 8. Why is the cost reduction so significant?
135
135
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.
137On L2 transactions, these operations are reduced and simplified into a
137On L2 transactions, these operations are reduced and simplified into a
138no-logic-involved Ethereum transaction. This is what makes L2 transactions
138no-logic-involved Ethereum transaction. This is what makes L2 transactions
139cost-efficient: multiple transactions happen simultaneously to share the cost of
139cost-efficient: multiple transactions happen simultaneously to share the cost of
140just one L1 transaction.
140just one L1 transaction.
141
141
142−#### 9: What exactly is the mechanism for the “naive” consensus?
142+#### 9. What exactly is the mechanism for the “naive” consensus?
143
143
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
145our 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
146`~datnut-pollen`’s comprehensive
146`~datnut-pollen`’s comprehensive
147[overview](https://urbit.org/blog/rollups#technical) and `~wicdev-wisryt`’s
147[overview](https://urbit.org/blog/rollups#technical) and `~wicdev-wisryt`’s