Scott Nevil is an experienced writer and editor with a demonstrated history of publishing content for Investopedia. He goes in-depth to create informative and actionable content around monetary policy ...

The idea of a layer comes from two worlds, each of which uses a layered approach in a distinct manner: the world of money, and the world of networks. In this article we will briefly explore both ...

Blockchain technology is often described as a stack of layers, each serving a unique purpose. Layer 0, usually referred to as the blockchain of blockchains, serves as the base hardware infrastructure ...

As the smart contract wars heat up, Layer 1 vs. Layer 2 blockchains are differentiating. From Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake blockchains, each has its own way to scale to accommodate transaction ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how fintech is disrupting the financial industry in Asia. While blockchain technology promises transparency and ...

Scaling is the one primary challenge, particularly with the growing mass adoption of blockchain technology. Ranked right above scaling are others such as the ones concerning transaction speed and ...

Compare XRP Ledger with Ethereum L2 rollups like Arbitrum and Optimism across settlement speed, consensus, throughput, and real-world payments.

Big Four auditing firm Ernst & Young (EY) has contributed a zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) layer-2 protocol into the public domain in order to help with addressing rising transaction costs on the Ethereum ...

Ethereum's (ETH-USD) dominance in smart contracts faces a critical hurdle: scalability. While the network offers unparalleled security and decentralization, transaction fees and processing times soar ...