What is this about?

This discussion revolves around a research conducted by Halo3mic to investigate if the effect of bundles can be mimicked on Arbitrum before bundles are natively supported¹. The research focused on whether transactions submitted in quick succession or via BatchRPC end up positioned next to each other within the same block, while also preserving their original order of submission.

How is the community reacting?

The community is actively engaged in the discussion, with Edfelten providing an explanation for why transactions submitted via BatchRPC are placed in different blocks³. The community is interested in the findings and their implications, particularly the impact of geographical proximity to the sequencer and transaction volume on the results¹.

Why this is positive?

The research conducted by Halo3mic provides valuable insights into the behavior of transactions on Arbitrum, particularly when submitted in quick succession or via BatchRPC¹. This could potentially lead to more efficient transaction processing and better understanding of the system's behavior. The community's active engagement in the discussion also indicates a strong interest in the topic and a willingness to contribute to the understanding of the system.

Why this is negative?

While the research provides valuable insights, it also raises questions about the behavior of transactions on Arbitrum. The fact that transactions submitted via BatchRPC are placed in different blocks, and the impact of geographical proximity and transaction volume on the results, could potentially lead to inconsistencies and unpredictability in transaction processing¹. This could be a concern for users and developers working with Arbitrum.