Blockchain

Vest operates on Base, a Layer 2 (L2) network built on Ethereum. The platform stores the entire state of the exchange on-chain—including account balances and open positions. Orders themselves can easily be stored on-chain in the future.

Base consensus is used exclusively for settlement operations, such as asset transfers. All other logic—including position updates, deposits, withdrawals, and pricing—is computed off-chain and verified via zkProofs, ensuring both performance and integrity.