Benchmarking Blockchain Performance

This chapter explores the AMM test, a benchmark evaluating performance among major EVM-based blockchains and Solana, revealing that actual trading capabilities often fall short of claims. It highlights challenges in accurately assessing blockchain metrics and the need for better methodologies to gauge user-level throughput. The discussion also reflects on the complexities of blockchain launches, focusing on Evmos and its subsequent issues, while calling for improved integration solutions in the ecosystem.