Blockchains: One Size doesn't Fit All

Stop forcing your app onto a generic blockchain. Learn to build a custom, high-performance chain tailored for your specific use case.

#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.

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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.