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James Huntsaker, co-founder of Monad, discusses the technical architecture and challenges of the rising L1 project focused on optimizing and scaling the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Topics include Monad's parallel execution design, BFT consensus mechanism, database structure, and compatibility with existing EVM contracts. The podcast also explores the concept of parallel execution in blockchain transactions and the comparison between parallel execution on EVM and Solana.
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- Monad aims to leverage parallel execution and optimize database structure to achieve scalability and handle large states effectively.
- Monad's approach of untangling transactions from a total order to a partial order through optimistic execution increases performance and detects conflicts for faster results.
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Monad's Focus on Performance and Innovation
Monad aims to build a high-performance blockchain that allows innovative and extended applications. The team emphasizes the importance of having a strong performance base before focusing on other areas of innovation. Their focus is on leveraging the full power of the machine, utilizing resources like cores, memory, and SSD drives efficiently. They are committed to executing transactions in parallel and optimizing the database to handle large states effectively. Monad also mentions the possibility of collaboration with app teams to foster organic adoption and build real applications that users want to use.
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