Gluon

Fraud proofs ensure state correctness[Edit][Issue]

After some period of time, the published state root is assumed to be correct. For a certain time period, usually one week anyone can submit a fraud proof that shows that the state was incorrect.^{[Citation needed]}

• Funds can be stolen if there is no one that checks the published state. Fraud proofs assume at least one honest and able validator.

Data is not stored on chain[Edit][Issue]

The transaction data is stored on a plasma chain and is not recorded on the Ethereum main chain.^{[Citation needed]}

• Funds can be lost if the external data becomes unavailable (CRITICAL).

The system has a centralized operator[Edit][Issue]

The operator is the only entity that can propose blocks. A live and trustworthy operator is vital to the health of the system.^{[Citation needed]}

• MEV can be extracted if the operator exploits their centralized position and frontruns user transactions.

Users can independently exit the system[Edit][Issue]

Independent exit allows the users to escape censorship by withdrawing their funds. The system allows users to withdraw their funds by submitting a transaction directly to the contract on-chain.^{[Citation needed]}

• Users can be censored if the operator refuses to include their transactions. They can still exit the system.

Regular exit[Edit][Issue]

The user executes the withdrawal by submitting a transaction on L1 that requires a merkle proof of funds.^{[Citation needed]}

The mass exit problem is unsolved[Edit][Issue]

In case the operator is malicious all users need to exit within a predetermined time frame. Users that do not manage to do this will lose their funds.^{[Citation needed]}

• Funds can be stolen if users are unable to withdraw in a mass exit event.