INTERMEDIATE
Modular Blockchain Architecture
Master the modular blockchain paradigm. Learn how separating execution, settlement, consensus, and data availability enables unprecedented scalability. Covers Celestia, EigenDA, EIP-4844 blobs, OP Stack, Arbitrum Orbit, shared sequencing, and building your own rollup.
0 hours·$0 USDC to certify·Off-chain credential
Curriculum
Modular Fundamentals
- Monolithic vs. Modular Blockchains0 min
- The Four Layers of a Modular Stack0 min
- Why Data Availability Matters0 min · 1 assessment(s)
Data Availability Layers
- Celestia: The First Purpose-Built Data Availability Layer0 min
- EigenDA and Avail: Alternative DA Layers0 min
- Blob Transactions and EIP-48440 min · 1 assessment(s)
Execution & Settlement
- Sovereign vs Settlement Rollups0 min
- The OP Stack and Superchain0 min
- Arbitrum Orbit and Stylus0 min · 1 assessment(s)
Shared Sequencing & Interop
- Sequencer Centralization: Risks and the Path to Decentralization0 min
- Shared Sequencing Protocols: Espresso, Astria, and Beyond0 min
- Cross-Rollup Interoperability: Bridges, ZK, and Unified Liquidity0 min · 1 assessment(s)
Build & Capstone
- Deploying on Modular Stacks: OP Stack, Orbit, and Celestia0 min
- Modular Architecture Patterns: Choosing Your Stack0 min · 1 assessment(s)
- Capstone: Design a Rollup0 min · 2 assessment(s)
