Ultra Scalable Ethereum - Modular vs Monolithic 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

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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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