L1s vs L2s
Alt-L1 Validators vs. Ethereum L2 Data Availability: Cost Comparison for Chain Operators
In this blog, we compare onchain costs for L1s (validator payouts) versus L2s (data availability and ZK proving).
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Alt-L1 vs. Ethereum L2: Evaluating Which Chain is Right for Your Project
If you're building your own chain, you'll face a crucial question: Alt-L1 or Ethereum L2? We break down the pros and cons of each here, and tell you how to evaluate for your project.
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Ethereum’s Glamsterdam Upgrade: Our Guide to Every Proposed EIP [July 2025]
Ethereum’s next major upgrade, Glamsterdam, is slated for early 2026. Learn about the EIPs being considered and how they can make Ethereum more scalable, efficient, and censorship-resistant.
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L1 vs. L2 Nodes: What’s Different for Node Operators?
We break down the differences in running RPC nodes on L2s vs. L1s.
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Blockchain Indexers Explained: Everything You Need to Know
Blockchain indexers make it possible to query, read, and use blockchain data for app development.
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Appchains Explained: Everything You Need to Know About Application-Specific Blockchains
Appchains are blockchains designed to support a single application. Learn how appchains enable better performance and scalability here.
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What Running a Rollup Actually Costs: Total Cost of Operations (TCO)
Rollup teams need to evaluate the cost to run their chain holistically. That's where total cost of operations (TCO) comes in.
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The Ultimate Guide to Rollups-as-a-Service (RaaS) Platforms
Rollups-as-a-service (RaaS) platforms make it easy for any team to customize, deploy, and scale a rollup. Learn how here.
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What is an Onchain AI Agent? The Future of Autonomous Crypto
Onchain AI agents are AI programs that operate autonomously on the blockchain.
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How High Availability Sequencers Enable The Best Possible Rollup Uptime
High availability sequencers provide better uptime for rollups and allow them to continue operating through upgrades.
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Arbitrum Stylus Explained: How Stylus Makes Your Rollup a Destination for Developers
Stylus enables developers to write smart contracts in Rust, C, C++, and other programming languages that compile down to WASM, in addition to Solidity.
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Gas Usage for Blockchains: What It Means and Why Mgas/s Is The New Standard For Measuring Onchain Performance
As a direct measure of onchain compute, Mgas/s is the best metric for comparing blockchain performance.