> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.magicblock.gg/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Ephemeral Rollup

> The high-performance engine for real-time applications on Solana

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  [MagicBlock' Ephemeral
  Rollup](/pages/ephemeral-rollups-ers/introduction/ephemeral-rollup) is an
  extension of the Solana network designed for high-performance decentralized
  applications. It enhances Solana’s capabilities while preserving its
  composability and integrity.
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## Why Ephemeral Rollups?

While blockchain technology is revolutionizing decentralized applications, it still faces fundamental challenges in:

* **Latency** – Blockchain transaction speeds are too slow for real-time applications.
* **Cost** – Even "low-fee" blockchains can become expensive at scale.
* **Scalability** – Current architectures struggle to handle high-throughput applications.
* **Privacy** – Blockchains are by default public, meaning all data onchain can be read.

## **Benefits of MagicBlock's Ephemeral Rollup**

The ephemeral rollup functions as a **specialized SVM runtime** and can be **customized** to include:

* ✅ **Gasless Transactions** – Zero fees enabling scalability and mass adoption.
* ✅ **Faster Block Times** – Sub 10ms latency for seamless UX.
* ✅ **High-precision Scheduling** – Built-in automation to execute transactions.
* ✅ **Program and States Synchronization** – No fragementation, composable and upgradable.
* ✅ **Horizontal Scaling** – Multiple rollups on-demand for millions of transactions.
* ✅ **Familiar Tooling** – Reusability of existing and familiar programming language, libraries and testing tools.

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    Learn how Ephemeral Rollups works
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  <Card title="Magic Router" icon="router" href="/pages/ephemeral-rollups-ers/introduction/magic-router" iconType="duotone">
    Learn how Magic Router works
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    Try out with Rust, Anchor, and Typescript
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    Build private, verifiable applications with TEEs
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