Research Reports

Abstract Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has witnessed an explosion of innovation, particularly in automated market makers (AMMs) and novel tokenomic models. A significant development within this space is the emergence of auto-liquidity mechanisms, designed to programmatically […]

Abstract Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) represent a paradigm shift in organizational structure, promising enhanced transparency, efficiency, and community-led governance. However, the operational realities of DAOs are often fraught with challenges related to security vulnerabilities, governance […]

Abstract Blockchain ecosystems, encompassing a diverse range of decentralized applications (dApps) and infrastructure components, represent a paradigm shift in digital service delivery. This report delves into the multifaceted nature of these ecosystems, examining the critical […]

Abstract Scalability remains a critical challenge in realizing the full potential of blockchain technology. The inherent limitations of first-generation blockchain architectures, characterized by constrained throughput and high transaction fees, impede widespread adoption and limit the […]

Abstract Decentralized applications (dApps) represent a paradigm shift in software development, promising transparency, immutability, and user empowerment. However, the journey from theoretical potential to widespread adoption has been fraught with challenges. This research report provides […]

Sharding Beyond Blockchain: A Comprehensive Survey of Techniques, Applications, and Future Directions Many thanks to our sponsor Panxora who helped us prepare this research report. Abstract Sharding, initially conceived as a database partitioning technique, has […]

Abstract Smart contracts, self-executing agreements encoded on a blockchain, have revolutionized decentralized applications (dApps) and decentralized finance (DeFi). While initially popularized by Ethereum, the quest to implement smart contracts on other blockchains, notably Bitcoin, presents […]