CoursesBlockchain Platforms Compared: A Decision Framework
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Blockchain Platforms Compared: A Decision Framework
Compare Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Avalanche, Sui, and other major platforms. Understand trade-offs in speed, security, cost, and ecosystem maturity to choose the right chain for any use case.
2 modules · 10 lessons8 hoursBy FTH Trading
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Course Modules
Module 01
5 lessonsLayer 1 Landscape
The foundation chains
1
Ethereum: The World Computer
25m
quiz
2
Solana: Speed and Throughput Trade-offs
22m
quiz
3
Avalanche: Subnets and Custom VM Architecture
20m
quiz
4
Sui and Aptos: The Move Language Chains
18m
quiz
5
Bitcoin as Settlement Layer Philosophy
15m
reading
Module 02
5 lessonsLayer 2 Scaling Solutions
How L2s extend L1 capabilities
1
Rollups: Optimistic vs. ZK-Rollups Explained
30m
quiz
2
Polygon: PoS, zkEVM, and the CDK Stack
25m
quiz
3
Arbitrum and Optimism Ecosystem
22m
quiz
4
Starknet and ZK-Native Development
20m
quiz
5
Choosing the Right Chain for Your Use Case
25m
quiz
Topics Covered
Blockchain
Infrastructure