Layer one (L1) and layer two (L2) blockchains offer different approaches to scaling distributed ledger networks. While developers of L1 blockchains focus on improving the base protocol, L2 programmers have moved transactions off-chain to enable faster and cheaper transactions. What Are Layer One Blockchains? Layer one or L1 refers to a base blockchain protocol …
Details have been released about Polygon’s upcoming upgrade, Polygon 2.0. The company, known for its Ethereum scaling solutions, has introduced a few Polygon improvement proposals (PIPs) as part of its shift to a network of interconnected zero-knowledge-powered chains. Polygon 2.0 Unveiled in 3 PIPs According to the announcement, Polygon 2.0 focuses on scalability and interoperability […]
All-in-one infrastructure solutions may be what is needed to drive the adoption of Web3, but such solutions might turn out to be complex and not as flexible, Rob Viglione, the co-founder and CEO at Horizen Labs, has argued. In addition, Viglione believes that such comprehensive infrastructure solutions “may not be as compatible with tools that […]