Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q1: Do I need to pay gas fees for each sublayer transaction?
  A: No. ERC‑0 abstracts away gas fees from individual actions; the bundler pays one gas fee to post the entire batch to Ethereum.

• Q2: Why don’t my sublayer transactions show up on Etherscan?
  A: Currently, only the commit, dispersal, and aggregated “batch transaction” records are visible on Etherscan. Individual on protocol transactions aren't yet supported by etherscan. We are actively working to integrate these individual transactions on Etherscan. In the meantime, users can utilize the forthcoming ERC-0 Scan for a more detailed view of their sublayer activities.

• Q3: Does ERC‑0 require bridging to another chain?
  A: No. ERC‑0 is entirely on Ethereum mainnet. Committed assets stay in the ERC‑0 contract. No external L2 bridging is needed.

• Q4: How secure are zipped assets?
  A: The zipped assets are held by a smart contract built using robust design principles that emphasize security. The dispersal process leverages on‑chain validation to ensure operations are executed securely and reliably. While formal audit and verification processes are forthcoming, our commitment to rigorous security practices and continuous improvement remains a top priority.

• Q5: Can I interact with dApps with what I received in ERC‑0 without first committing to ERC‑0?
  A: Yes you can use dApps immediately using your zipped ETH or tokens. However, to actually transfer assets you must first perform an initial commit (zip) or disperse (unzip), which on‑chain registers and activates your ERC‑0 on protocol account. This one‑time initialization enables gasless, instant transactions thereafter, prevents spam by ensuring only activated accounts can move funds, and keeps the bundler mempool healthy by motivating users to disperse.