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4 changes: 2 additions & 2 deletions arbitrum-docs/how-arbitrum-works/inside-arbitrum-nitro.md
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## Resolving disputes using interactive fraud proofs

Among optimistic rollups, the most important design decision is how to resolve disputes. Suppose Alice claims that the chain will produce a certain result, and Bob disagrees. How will the protocol decide which version to accept?
Among optimistic rollups, the most important design decision is how to resolve disputes. Suppose Alice claims that the chain will produce a certain result, but Bob disagrees. How will the protocol decide which version to accept?

There are basically two choices: interactive proving, or re-executing transactions. Arbitrum uses interactive proving, which we believe is more efficient and more flexible. Much of the design of Arbitrum follows from this fact.
There are two choices: interactive proving and re-executing transactions. Arbitrum uses the former. It offers more efficiency and flexibility. Much of the design of Arbitrum follows from this fact.

### Interactive proving

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