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General-purpose blockchains like Ethereum and Solana can support any application built as a smart contract. These blockchains are like shared computers that anyone can build an application for, and anyone can use. The virtual machine (VM) is a critical component of these blockchains, as they define exactly how its applications are run.

In recent months data availability (DA) has become a trending narrative in Web3. Though it extends beyond Ethereum, the now Proof of Stake blockchain sits directly at the center of this topic. As such, this analysis will focus heavily on Ethereum and its role in the evolution of DA.

We are excited to announce the release of our Rewards Calculator! Calculating protocol staking rewards accurately is important, but typically is a challenging, manual and laborious process.

Protocol staking to earn rewards is an increasingly popular strategy amongst digital asset holders to augment their holdings with minimal risk. Learn more about block rewards on PoS Blockchains.

User growth on Layer 2 protocols like Arbitrum and Optimism have increased significantly in 2022. In fact, Optimism has recently been collecting more daily transaction fees than Avalanche, Cardano, and Near. Learn more about staking on Layer 2 networks.