(Ebook) Layer 1 Platform Comparation by Andrew Cahill

(Ebook) Layer 1 Platform Comparation by Andrew Cahill

Analyzing smart contracting platforms outside of the context of  Ethereum is difficult. Analyzing Ethereum outside the context of Bitcoin is equally difficult. So, the report starts with an introduction to  Bitcoin, what it introduced, and the prospect for use cases outside  of payments on its platform. It then provides an introduction to smart  contract platforms, what they are used for, and dives into the current  state of Ethereum.  With this background, we analyze a select set of platforms. We compare and contrast them across their technical designs, their blockchain and ecosystem data, and the individuals and organizations  behind them. Finally, we use these comparisons to draw insights into  what the future of the broader smart contracting platform landscape  could look like.