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Deep Research and the Latest Developments in Ethereum
In Chapter 2, Ethereum Architecture and Ecosystem, we explained the key concepts in the Ethereum blockchain, including accounts, smart contracts, and the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). We discussed the internals of Ethereum in detail, as well as how EVM works when executing smart contracts. We introduced you to the concept of modular blockchain design, delved into the Beacon Chain, and looked at how Ethereum transitioned to PoS with the merge of Ethereum 1.0 and Ethereum 2.0. At the end of that chapter, we provided an overview of various L2 scaling solutions, including optimistic rollups and zero-knowledge (ZK) rollups. We discussed leading Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocols extensively ...
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