Gautam Dhameja
Blockchains: One Size doesn't Fit All
#1about 2 minutes
Why a one-size-fits-all blockchain is not enough
Different blockchain use cases require different optimizations, which general-purpose platforms cannot provide.
#2about 4 minutes
Understanding the core components of a blockchain node
A blockchain node consists of key components like storage, networking, consensus, and a state transition function that defines its business logic.
#3about 2 minutes
The optimization problem with smart contract platforms
General-purpose execution environments treat all applications the same, preventing use-case specific optimizations for things like gaming or payments.
#4about 2 minutes
The trade-off of building custom blockchains from scratch
While custom blockchains offer full optimization, building them from the ground up is a slow and expensive process, creating a difficult compromise.
#5about 2 minutes
Introducing Substrate for rapid custom blockchain development
Substrate is a modular framework, similar to React for web apps, that enables developers to quickly build optimized, custom blockchains without compromise.
#6about 4 minutes
Connecting chains with the Polkadot interoperability protocol
Polkadot solves the problem of blockchain silos by creating a network that connects different specialized chains for interoperability and shared security.
#7about 4 minutes
Q&A on building with Substrate and Polkadot
The speaker answers audience questions about the technical skills required for Substrate, layer 2 solutions, ecosystem dependency, and comparisons to Cosmos.
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