Modular Blockchain: The Logic Behind the Separation of Execution, Settlement, and Data Availability
As blockchain evolves from an experimental technology to a foundation for real-world applications, tensions between performance, cost, and scalability have become increasingly apparent. While traditional monolithic blockchains helped launch the industry, they now reveal structural limitations when confronted with complex use cases and large user populations. Modular blockchains are not merely incremental technical improvements; they signal a fundamental shift in system architecture. By decoupling core functions—including execution, settlement, and data availability—modular blockchains are redefining how blockchain networks expand, interact, and advance. This course starts from this critical turning point, helping you understand the deep transformation underway in blockchain infrastructure.
About the Course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the core logic and technical landscape of modular blockchains. Beginning with the constraints of monolithic architectures, it systematically breaks down the roles and design choices of the execution layer, settlement layer, and data availability layer within modular systems. You will gain a clear understanding of how Rollups transform blockchain computation models, how the settlement layer delivers finality and security anchors for diverse execution environments, and why data availability has become a critical foundation of trust in modular architectures. The course also delves into the development of the modular ecosystem, explores the integration of various technology stacks, and analyzes the blockchain’s evolution from single-chain competition to a collaborative modular network—establishing a unified framework for next-generation blockchain infrastructure.
What You Will Learn
- Why is modular blockchain essential?
- How is computation separated within the execution layer?
- What ensures finality and security in the settlement layer?
- How is data validated and trusted?
- Modular ecosystem structure and future outlook
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