BlockShots: Blockchain Simplified

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 what are the differences between them.

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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 how they further impact our applications.

For more details, check out the blog post here - https://www.gautamdhameja.com/instant-finality-feature-or-bug/

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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 kind of consensus systems.

For more details, check out the blog post here - https://www.gautamdhameja.com/instant-finality-feature-or-bug/

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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 blockchain.

For more details, check out the blog post here - https://www.gautamdhameja.com/instant-finality-feature-or-bug/

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In this episode, we understand what is Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism and how it is different from normal Proof of Stake. Check out episode 22 first to get the best out of this one.

https://episodes.blockshots.fm/p/episode-22-proof-of-stake-492

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In this episode, we understand what is Account Abstraction and how it can make user experience much more simpler and easier.

To get the best out of this episode, it is encouraged that you check out the following two episodes first.

https://episodes.blockshots.fm/p/episode-8-accounts-and-keys-15d

https://episodes.blockshots.fm/p/episode-63-not-your-keys-not-your

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In this episode, we learn about what are Decentralized Social Networks and how they work. We also understand the issues with current centralized social networks and how decentralization solves some of them.

In this episode, the topic is Fractional NFTs. Fractionalization of NFTs allows low barrier partial ownership of NFTs. The episode goes into explaining what is partial ownership and how do Fractional NFTs enable it.

Previous episodes about NFTs:

https://episodes.blockshots.fm/p/episode-31-non-fungible-tokens-nfts#details

https://episodes.blockshots.fm/p/episode-69-how-nfts-work#details

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This episode covers the famous data availability problem in blockchains and how it impacts the security and verifiability among different kinds of scaling and synchronization techniques. This one is slightly more technical. It is recommended that you check out the Light Clients and Rollups episodes before listening to this one.

https://episodes.blockshots.fm/p/episode-49-light-clients#details

https://episodes.blockshots.fm/p/episode-46-rollups#details

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In this episode, we understand what are BRC20 tokens and how they work. They are based on the Bitcoin ordinals and it is recommended that you listen to the Ordinals episode before listening to this one.

https://episodes.blockshots.fm/p/episode-78-bitcoin-ordinals#details

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