modular blockchains
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As someone who’s been knee-deep in the trenches of blockchain development, I can’t help but wonder if these behemoths are really cutting it anymore
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Plus, a modular layer-2 raised $50 million and Steve Cohen’s Point72 Ventures made a crypto investment
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Celestia had the first mover advantage. EigenDA has staked ether. What sets Avail apart?
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Crypto prices are largely denominated in US dollars, but basing them in bitcoin often makes far more sense
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Data availability solutions are launching, but Ethereum remains the most popular blockchain for developers to post data
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Rather than just creating a single-purpose static object, the modular nature of building blocks allows for a world of infinite possibilities
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Modular blockchains, as opposed to monolithic blockchains, are, in theory, highly scalable because of their segmented nature
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