Modular vs Integrated Blockchains - Who Wins?
Catch the debate between modular and vertically integrated blockchain systems from Permissionless III by Blockworks and Bankless. Discover how Supra’s fully vertically integrated Layer-1 challenges modularity by providing shared security, faster finality, and simplified development.
Watch as industry leaders break down real-world examples like Solana and Ethereum’s modular shift, and dive into the pros and cons of each approach. Supra advocates for vertical integration — learn why it’s the future of blockchain architecture and how it empowers Super dApps to do the impossible.
0:00 Core Concepts of Modular and Integrated Blockchains
6:25 Modularity Rising? L1s and Data Availability
8:43 Bitcoin and Ethereum: Modular or Integrated?
14:05 Integrated Innovation vs. Modular Flexibility
18:04 Build Whatever with Modular Stacks
23:20 Trust, Security and UX Hurdles
27:00 Modular Risks and Incentives
29:24 Advice for Builders