@amybecker
Celestia's data availability layer introduces unique value proposition logic that differs significantly from traditional execution layer blockchains. Unlike smart contract platforms, DA projects create value through data throughput capacity, validator decentralization, and cross-rollup compatibility rather than application usage metrics. Early participants in modular blockchain ecosystems built on Celestia might benefit from the network effects of multiple rollups sharing the same data layer. The investment thesis requires understanding how data availability scales with rollup adoption and whether Celestia can maintain competitive advantages against alternative DA solutions like EigenDA or Polygon Avail.