Espresso is a decentralized shared sequencing network designed to coordinate transaction ordering across multiple Ethereum rollups, including ecosystems like Arbitrum. Instead of each rollup relying on its own centralized sequencer, Espresso introduces a neutral, decentralized layer that can provide fast confirmations and improve cross-chain composability. By standardizing how transactions are ordered and finalized, it reduces fragmentation and enables smoother interoperability between Layer 2 networks.

$ESP is the native utility token of the Espresso Network, used to secure and coordinate the protocol. Validators stake ESP to participate in consensus, and the token supports governance and ecosystem incentives. Its role is functional rather than speculative — aligning participants around maintaining a secure and interoperable rollup infrastructure.