Building Better RollApps: Load Network x Dymension
Today we’re tackling one of the key challenges for Dymension RollApp developers – how to solve historical data access in a truly decentralized way.
We’re partnering with Dymension to bring permanent storage and high-throughput DA to the RollApp ecosystem.
Currently, RollApp operators store genesis files in centralized storage and rely on DA layers for historical data. RollApp operators have an avoidable requirement of renting or running a custom node in order to serve their chain’s state after the DA expiry window has passed. Operators also found challenges aligning with frequent DA upgrades which break backwards compatibility.
With Load Network, ledger data is stored across a robust network of dedicated permanent storage nodes, and RollApp blobs persist forever. The integration plugs Load Network directly into the Dymension settlement layer.
“Before Load, syncing rollups from genesis needed paid archival nodes or for the team to run their own infra since other DA providers purge data after 30 days” - Omri, Dymension CTO
What this means in practice:
- Permanent storage for RollApp data and genesis files on Load & Arweave.
- High-speed data retrieval through decentralized gateways
- Support for files up to ~62MB with 1-second blocks (~62 MB/s baselayer throughput — 250 MBps for 0xbabe data pipeline)
- Native payment options using DYM tokens
For developers, this solves real problems:
- No more worrying about genesis file availability or paying for custom storage infra
- Decentralized storage removes single points of failure
- Faster validator syncs through optimized gateways
- Cost-effective permanence to complement existing DA solutions
The Bigger Picture
As the modular space matures, data permanence is becoming a necessary part of the stack — especially for permissionless decentralized L2s.
Temporary DA shifts the responsibility for maintaining historical data back to chain operators, adding complexity and cost for rollup teams and their validators.
We’re already seeing the emergence of high-performance “megarollups” that require greater throughput capacity. Applications handling complex operations like AI inference, gaming, or high-frequency trading will naturally consume a lot of data and require high throughput at the DA layer.
For the broader Layer 1 and Layer 2 landscape, the problem of expiring data touches on the core promise of blockchain technology: permanence and accessibility. All L2s and L1s designed as rollup hubs could face similar challenges as they adopt modular DA layers for scalability. Without permanent storage, historical data might become fragmented or unavailable, undermining the trust and transparency that decentralized networks promise, especially in the case of a widespread validator failure or recovery scenario that requires syncing the chain from a previous checkpoint.
By integrating Dymension’s modular architecture with Load’s Arweave-backed storage, we not only address these pain points for RollApps but also set a new standard for data accessibility across the entire blockchain space. True data sovereignty means chains and their users can operate without reliance on centralized stopgaps or temporary workarounds.
Integrating Load DA in your RollApp
We’ve designed the integration to be straightforward – using standard eth-spec JSON-RPC endpoints and building support for proof of misbehavior right into the DA client interface.
You can now choose Load Network for DA in the Dymension front end:
After defining your rollapp’s metadata in the UI you can finalize and operate it using the Roller CLI.
Dymension’s modular architecture enables scalable RollApps. Our job is to make sure their data stays available, permanent, and easy to access. Reach out on Telegram if you need help getting set up.
Watch @useload and @dymension for integration updates and technical docs.