The NYU Blockchain Lab is a research lab committed to pushing our frontier of knowledge in the blockchain and Web 3.0 space. We research technology developments
Introducing the NYU Blockchain Lab
We’re a research lab exploring the technology & economics of blockchain and Web3.
Our mission: understand how Web 3.0 technologies can bring transparency, inclusivity, and democracy to the internet.
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The NYU Blockchain Lab needs your help! 🙌
We’re running a short survey to understand user preferences for L1 & L2 platforms.
💎Participants get an exclusive NYU BC Lab NFT via POAP.
👉Survey link: https://t.co/feqM5I6daG
Your input = better blockchain scaling solutions. 🚀
Can blockchain platforms overcome the scalability trilemma?
One thing is clear: Layer 2 solutions will play a key role.
But how do users actually choose between L1 & L2 platforms like Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, or Polygon? 🤔
More below 👇
🏅 Just awarded Best Paper at the BU Platform Symposium
Our fellows @hannahalaburda & @DanielObermeie_ explore the trade-off between decentralization and dApp diversity on blockchain platforms—highlighting why non-financial dApps are underrepresented.
🔗https://t.co/1Uaz15v3sw
What do we study at the NYU Blockchain Lab?🔎
Here are some examples:
- Tensions between decentralization and centralization
- Trade-offs in Layer 2 scaling solutions
- Decentralized autonomous organizations
Follow us if you work on similar topics! 🚀