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 in Chapter 3, Decentralized Finance, and showed you popular EVM-compatible L1 chains in Chapter 4, EVM-Compatible Blockchain Networks. By now, you should have a good understanding of how DApps work and be ready to develop your very first decentralized...