What exactly is the Rome Protocol

Rome protocol modularizes Solana's consensus into services that facilitate fast, decentralized L2 operations. It supports EVM dApps through Rome EVM, enabling seamless transactions on Solana with token interoperability. The shared sequencer integrates components like Rhea and Hercules for rapid transaction finality backed by Solana’s security. Rome Interop allows atomic cross-rollup and cross-chain transactions with the Rome SDK, while Rome DA enhances L2 data availability using Solana's infrastructure.

Rome EVM allows Ethereum-based dApps to run seamlessly on Solana’s L2 architecture. It comprises:

1. Core Components:

   • OP Geth: A modified Ethereum client for EVM-compatible transaction support.
   • Rhea: A shared sequencer ensuring low-latency finality with fast transaction inclusion.
   • Hercules: Executes and manages state transitions efficiently.

2. Interoperability: Facilitates cross-rollup communication for Solidity contracts using the Rome SDK.

3. Deployment: Developers can leverage Solana's scalability for familiar Ethereum environments.

Rome EVM bridges Solana’s speed with Ethereum’s ecosystem for broader dApp integration.