NYU Blockchain Lab

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

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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. 🚀

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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 👇

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🏅 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

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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! 🚀