Advanced Concepts
Layer 2s, bridges, MEV, modular blockchains, ZK proofs, and the cutting edge — with the post-Dencun reality and current 2024-2026 ecosystem state.
3 lessons · 41 min · expert
- 1Scaling Solutions: Layer 2s, Bridges, and Modular ArchitectureHow Ethereum scales without sacrificing decentralization. Rollups, the Dencun upgrade, the major L2 ecosystem, and the modular blockchain stack.6 min
- 2Modular Blockchain StackA close look at the modular blockchain thesis. Celestia, EigenDA, Avail, restaking economics, rollup-as-a-service, the modular vs monolithic debate, and the rise of app-chains exemplified by dYdX's migration to Cosmos.15 min
- 3ZK-Proof Primer for UsersA user-facing primer on zero-knowledge proofs: what they actually are, the three properties, the SNARK vs STARK distinction, the ZK-EVM Type 1-4 framework, and where you will encounter ZK in everyday crypto use.20 min
Educational only — not financial advice.