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Blockchain Architecture

In-depth articles on blockchain technology, DeFi protocols, consensus mechanisms, and the infrastructure powering decentralised finance.

Blockchain Architecture articles

7 articles
Blockchain Architecture 12 min read

Types of Blockchains: Public, Private, and Consortium

A comprehensive comparison of public, private, and consortium blockchains covering architecture, security models, governance, and the practical tradeoffs ins...
Blockchain Architecture 14 min read

Layer 1 Blockchains Explained

An in-depth examination of Layer 1 blockchain architectures, the blockchain trilemma, and how major L1 networks like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, an...
Blockchain Architecture 13 min read

Layer 2 Solutions: Scaling Beyond the Base Layer

A comprehensive overview of Layer 2 scaling solutions including rollups, state channels, sidechains, and plasma—how they work, how they inherit L1 secu...
Blockchain Architecture 11 min read

What Are Sidechains?

A detailed examination of sidechain architecture, including two-way peg mechanisms, bridge security, and how sidechains like Polygon PoS, Liquid Network, and...
Blockchain Architecture 14 min read

Optimistic Rollups Explained

A thorough analysis of optimistic rollup architecture, including fraud proofs, the 7-day challenge period, sequencer design, data availability, and how Arbit...
Blockchain Architecture 15 min read

ZK-Rollups: Zero-Knowledge Scaling

A comprehensive guide to ZK-rollup technology, covering zero-knowledge proof fundamentals, validity proofs vs fraud proofs, zkEVM classification (Type 1-4), ...
Blockchain Architecture 12 min read

State Channels: Off-Chain Transactions

An in-depth guide to state channel architecture, covering payment channels, the Lightning Network, Raiden Network, multisig mechanics, dispute resolution, an...