
Modular Blockchains Explained: Rollups, Data Availability, and the New Stack (2026)
What is a modular blockchain, and why did the industry pivot to it? A plain-English guide to the four layers, Celestia vs EigenDA, and the real trade-offs.

What is a modular blockchain, and why did the industry pivot to it? A plain-English guide to the four layers, Celestia vs EigenDA, and the real trade-offs.

Zero-knowledge proofs let you prove something is true without revealing the data. Learn how zk-SNARKs, zk-STARKs, and ZK rollups power privacy and Ethereum scaling.

Glamsterdam is the most significant Ethereum upgrade since The Merge. Learn what ePBS, Block-Level Access Lists, and gas repricing change — plus key risks and what to watch before it ships.

Not sure whether to use Layer 1 or Layer 2? Compare L1 vs L2 blockchains — rollup types, costs, speed, risks, and which chain fits your use case in 2026.