Trading Notes | Public Blockchains and the Impossible Trilemma
① A Layer 1 is a blockchain that handles its own consensus and settlement, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
② Different public blockchains use different consensus mechanisms and design trade-offs, resulting in significant differences in block times, confirmation speeds, and fees.
③ When you see a public blockchain advertised as offering “instant confirmations and virtually no fees,” first ask what trade-offs it has made.
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① A Layer 1 is a blockchain that handles its own consensus and settlement, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
② Different public blockchains use different consensus mechanisms and design trade-offs, resulting in significant differences in block times, confirmation speeds, and fees.
③ When you see a public blockchain advertised as offering “instant confirmations and virtually no fees,” first ask what trade-offs it has made.
$ETH 2124.27(-5.18%)
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