# Core Concepts

INTMAX redefines rollup design by separating computation from consensus. It uses **client-side zero-knowledge proofs**, **stateless aggregators**, and **minimal on-chain commitments** to enable scalable, private, and permissionless payments. Users maintain their own state, while the rollup contract verifies only cryptographic proofs—not transaction data.

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[Rollup Architecture](/intmax-developers-hub/intmax-network/core-concepts/rollup-architecture.md)
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[Roles](/intmax-developers-hub/intmax-network/core-concepts/roles.md)
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