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186 - The Blockchain Trilemma - ETH Vs SOL Vs ATOM with Mike Ippolito

Sep 4, 2023
In this conversation, Mike Ippolito, co-founder of Blockworks and host of the Bell Curve podcast, delves into the blockchain trilemma and the competitive landscapes of Ethereum, Solana, and Cosmos. He discusses each blockchain's unique approaches to scalability, security, and decentralization. The talk also ventures into the philosophical divides of state-sponsored versus free-market development, the role of validators, and the innovative solutions enhancing Ethereum's capabilities like rollups and zero-knowledge proofs.
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  • Ethereum, Solana, and Cosmos have different approaches to solving the blockchain scalability trilemma.
  • Each ecosystem prioritizes different aspects of scalability, decentralization, and security.

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Ecosystem Convergence

Ethereum, Solana, and Cosmos are converging in their strategies to solve the blockchain scalability trilemma. Each ecosystem is aiming to optimize their approach to scalability, decentralization, and security.

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