🔍 Classification of Blockchain Architectures and Their Key Differences
1. General-Purpose Chains
Examples: Ethereum, Base, Optimism, Arbitrum
Description:
Open and flexible environments where any kind of dApp can be deployed
Gas fees and token mechanisms are controlled by the base layer
Easy to build on, but projects must compete with others for block space
Often suffer from congestion and rising gas costs
2. Community Chains
Examples: Chains built around meme coins, tipping tokens, or exclusive communities
Description:
Focused on community activities such as tipping, rewards, and participatory events
High flexibility in creating local economies
Driven mostly by culture and fanbase rather than utility
Often lack long-term use cases or sustainable economic models
3. Appchains (Application-Specific Chains)
Examples: Uniswap (Uni), Hyperliquid, Syndicate, Dream
Description:
Fully optimized for a specific application (e.g., DeFi, gaming, social)
Custom gas fee models, tokenomics, and governance controlled by the app itself
Allows high levels of control, scalability, and performance tuning
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