Basics to blockchain, crypto, and ethereum.
20 Jun 2024 2 minute read 1 comment Ether Crunch $0.14
My previous article covered the basics of MEV (Maximal Extractable Value). This article will cover the tactics used to extract MEV. Before that, let’s review the basics of MEV. MEV is a profit that searchers can earn by changing the order of tra...
18 Jun 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Ether Crunch $0.27
With Layer 1 creating the foundation of the blockchain and Layer 2 focusing on increasing scalability, Layer 3 serves to target one of the main objectives of blockchains: to cater apps to the user. Through interoperability and specific functionali...
17 Jun 2024 1 minute read 2 comments Ether Crunch $0.17
Cryptocurrency revolves around three different aspects: decentralization, scalability, and security. Layers 1 and 2 focus on these three aspects, but Layer 3 focuses instead on the overall application of blockchains. The first two layers serve as th...
16 Jun 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Ether Crunch $0.23
What is a Bridge? A bridge is a tool to facilitate the transfer of one type of cryptocurrency to another. Bridges allow for interoperability between different blockchains. However, bridges are also a target for hacks. Bridges are typically the w...
15 Jun 2024 2 minute read 1 comment Ether Crunch $0.23
A Plasma Chain is a scaling solution relying on Merkle trees and smart contracts. This chain is an auxiliary of the main chain, connected to the main chain but operating independently of it. Working in a similar manner to other scaling solutions...
14 Jun 2024 1 minute read 1 comment Ether Crunch $0.18
There are multiple different scaling solutions, but in this article, three of the most popular will be discussed: Rollups, Valdiums, and Volitions. To make things simple, five different aspects will be focused on: security, cost, efficiency, p...
13 Jun 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Ether Crunch $0.11
Validiums are a layer 2 scaling mechanism where transactions are sent to layer 2s to reduce congestion on the mainnet. By processing transactions and only sending a small proof to the main blockchain, validiums can reduce the load on the mainnet. Th...
12 Jun 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Ether Crunch $0.19
A Hashed Timelock Contract or HTLC, is a type of smart contract that is used in many blockchain applications. The value of an HTLC comes from the fact that it expires after a certain timeframe. An HTLC has many components that work similarly to ot...
11 Jun 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Ether Crunch $0.14
The Oracle problem is a limitation of smart contracts: they cannot access data not located within the blockchain, such as external data. This isolation of a blockchain is what enables a smart contract to be secure, yet it also hinders its abilities....
8 Jun 2024 1 minute read 1 comment Ether Crunch $0.18
There are a number of different types of Blockchain Oracles. Here are a few different types of oracles: Centralized: A centralized oracle relies on a single source of its information and is controlled by a single entity. While this does equate to g...
