# Orbis

#### The First Layer 2 ZK-Rollup Scaling Solution Built on Cardano

Visit the official website:

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## Getting Started

What is Orbis?

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[high-level-overview](https://docs.orbisprotocol.com/orbis/high-level-overview)
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What are zero-knowledge proofs?:

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[zk-snarks](https://docs.orbisprotocol.com/orbis/technology/zk-snarks)
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Orbis is the first general-purpose layer 2 zk-rollup protocol for Cardano, built to support decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and a thriving blockchain ecosystem. Orbis offers the level of scalability and transaction throughput necessary for a global blockchain-based financial system.


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