Ethereum

In the world of crypto, Ethereum is the source of innovation, where DeFi, NFTs, Layer 2, and numerous new technologies were created. One of its co-founders, Vitalik Buterin, is a key opinion leader in the crypto world. Ethereum launched a series of important upgrades to transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS), which may help to break down the Blockchain Scalability Trilemma and makes Ethereum a “ultra-sound money”.

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Tracking time to finality of L2 transactions
Intermediate

Tracking time to finality of L2 transactions

Rollup inherits "Ethereum security" or "trust minimization," essentially meaning that on Rollup, confirmation rules with the same security as Ethereum's confirmation rules can be utilized. This article introduces confirmation rules and emphasizes finality.
1/14/2024, 3:15:12 PM
Neutron: The Premiere Controller Chain
Beginner

Neutron: The Premiere Controller Chain

This article outlines the fundamentals, market positioning, risks, and potential factors that may impact the future token price of the Neutron protocol in the Cosmos ecosystem.
1/12/2024, 1:41:57 PM
The State of Light Clients in Ethereum
Beginner

The State of Light Clients in Ethereum

This article explores some existing challenges (and progress) in the state of Ethereum light clients while emphasizing the importance of achieving trustlessness without compromising user experience.
1/12/2024, 8:33:56 AM
Guide on How to Switch Network in MetaMask
Beginner

Guide on How to Switch Network in MetaMask

This is a simple, step-by-step guide on how to switch your network in MetaMask.
1/11/2024, 10:55:25 AM
Protocol and staking pool changes that could improve decentralization and reduce consensus overhead
Advanced

Protocol and staking pool changes that could improve decentralization and reduce consensus overhead

Vitalik has proposed some optimizations for the current Ethereum staking mechanism, providing a reference path for further reducing centralization and consensus load on Ethereum.
1/11/2024, 8:21:09 AM
Decentralized New Betting Tool: Risk Study of the f(x) Project
Intermediate

Decentralized New Betting Tool: Risk Study of the f(x) Project

The f(x) project contributes a structured product similar to financial tranches to Ethereum's DeFi ecosystem through the application of several simple mathematical equations.
1/11/2024, 6:41:11 AM
Rollup Gold Rush: Sequencer Profit Sharing and a Glimpse into Decentralized Solutions
Intermediate

Rollup Gold Rush: Sequencer Profit Sharing and a Glimpse into Decentralized Solutions

The article explains and introduces the on-chain Rollup transaction process and sequencer, followed by a discussion of the economic and business aspects, and the potential centralization effects of the sequencer.
1/11/2024, 4:56:04 AM
Solana Fees, Part 1
Beginner

Solana Fees, Part 1

This article explores the current fee mechanism of Solana, formalizes the design space for the fee mechanism, and analyzes some proposed changes to the Solana fee mechanism.
1/10/2024, 4:24:38 PM
L1s vs. L2s, Rollups vs. Integrated, General-purpose vs. App-specific
Intermediate

L1s vs. L2s, Rollups vs. Integrated, General-purpose vs. App-specific

This article outlines the trade-offs between Rollup and integration, L1 and L2, and application-specific chains and general-purpose chains.
1/10/2024, 4:16:16 PM
Recapping the Rollups Roadmap
Intermediate

Recapping the Rollups Roadmap

This article reviews the development path of Ethereum’s Rollup, focusing on the key concepts and developments that guide Ethereum’s scaling efforts toward a Rollup-centric roadmap.
1/10/2024, 3:45:10 PM
All You Need to Know about Nostra Finance
Intermediate

All You Need to Know about Nostra Finance

Nostra Finance, built on StarkNet, is a native lending protocol. Its lending market, Nostra Lend, has officially launched. Future plans include introducing the order book trading market Nostra Swap and the over-collateralized stablecoin UNO.
1/10/2024, 3:22:25 PM
MAXIMAL EXTRACTABLE VALUE (MEV)
Intermediate

MAXIMAL EXTRACTABLE VALUE (MEV)

This article discusses Maximum Extractable Value (MEV), which refers to the maximum value that can be extracted from block production beyond the standard block reward and gas fees by manipulating transactions within the block.
1/10/2024, 3:14:23 PM
A Based Thesis
Advanced

A Based Thesis

This article interprets Based Rollup, including basic concepts, advantages, and disadvantages. It suggests that Based Rollup achieves interoperability across Rollups by inheriting the activity and decentralization of L1 to L2.
1/10/2024, 8:44:23 AM
The wind of inscriptions is blowing to all major public chains. Is it blindly following the trend behind the national hype, or is it a fair forging of the general trend?
Beginner

The wind of inscriptions is blowing to all major public chains. Is it blindly following the trend behind the national hype, or is it a fair forging of the general trend?

This article takes stock of popular public chain leading inscriptions other than Bitcoin, discusses the market performance of these inscriptions, and whether behind the craze is innovation outside the circle or blind following the trend.
1/9/2024, 6:49:06 PM
An Analysis of Vitalik Buterin's "d/acc" Philosophy
Intermediate

An Analysis of Vitalik Buterin's "d/acc" Philosophy

Vitalik Buterin's "d/acc" philosophy advocates a balanced approach to technology, emphasizing defensiveness, decentralization, and human prosperity. It promotes the responsible development of AI and blockchain technology, aiming to prevent technological monopolies and prioritize ethical progress.
1/9/2024, 2:45:34 PM

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