BlockShots: Blockchain Simplified

In this 100th episode we do something special. We look at the Bitcoin whitepaper and summarize the key points. We understand what are the design goals and the problems to solve for Bitcoin.You can rea...

30 Okt 20235min

In this episode we understand what is latency in blockchains and how it relates to throughput. We also look at various factors and variables impacting the latency and throughput in blockchains.Music: ...

23 Okt 20234min

In this episode we understand what are Intents in blockchains and how they are different from transactions. We also understand the different usage and needs of intent based approach in designing block...

16 Okt 20234min

In this episode we understand what are ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits) and why they are used in Bitcoin and other crypto mining. We also understand their relation with the hash power ...

9 Okt 20234min

In this episode, we understand the two state models in blockchains - UTXO and Accounts based. Bitcoin uses the UTXO model while Ethereum uses the accounts model. Let’s understand what these are and wh...

2 Okt 20234min

In this episode, we do one more dive into the topic of block finality and discuss the various tradeoffs associated with achieving fast finality. We also discuss some factors impacting finality, and ho...

25 Sep 20234min

In this episode we continue the discussion on block finality and understand two different types of finality - Probabilistic Vs. Deterministic. We also look at how these two are applicable in different...

18 Sep 20234min

In this episode, we understand what is finality in blockchains and why is it needed. We look at a few scenarios where the concept of finality plays an important role in determining the state of the bl...

11 Sep 20234min