Monolithic vs. Modular Blockchains

In a special State of the Nation episode, David and Ryan unpack the concept of 'modular blockchains'.

Are modular blockchains the path to ultra blockchain scalability? YES!

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------ Topics Covered:

0:00 Intro 10:00 Consensus, Data, and Execution 16:55 The Scalability Trilemma 22:18 Developing in Parallel 29:00 Computer Chips & Nature 35:02 Modular Blockchain Design 43:10 Sharding & Data Availability 51:23 Consensus & Proof of Stake 57:06 Decentralization 1:01:55 Synergies 1:06:30 More Security 1:10:59 Future of Monolithic Blockchains 1:19:32 Triple Point Asset 1:25:19 Ultra Scalable Ethereum 1:31:45 Interest of the Token Holders 1:35:24 Ethereum's Roadmap 1:37:45 Closing & Disclaimers

------ Resources:

Modular is Revolutionary: https://polynya.medium.com/processors-blockchains-modular-is-revolutionary-ded01824b603 

Market Monday: https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/ethereum-2025 

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