diff --git a/playbook.md b/playbook.md index 278250b..33e3752 100644 --- a/playbook.md +++ b/playbook.md @@ -34,6 +34,14 @@ The minimum set of information you need to be able to explain Polkadot to others - Blazing fast execution speeds compared to other blockchain VMs.[^43] - One of the largest functioning DAOs, managing the functionality of the network and tens of millions of dollars in assets for development.[^44] +## Polkadot Comparisons + +- Ethereum: Polkadot realized Ethereum's scaling vision, first delivered by co-founder Dr. Gavin Wood. [^51] +- Solana: Unlike Solana, Polkadot scales without compromising Web3 principles of decentralization and security.[^52] +- Cosmos: Unlike Cosmos, Polkadot provides shared security and secure interoperability.[^53] +- Avalanche: Subnets in Avalanche are not as flexible as applications on Polkadot, and subnets do not provide shared security or secure interoperability.[^54] +- Layer 2s: Layer 2 solutions face performance issues, unpredictable fees, and fragmented interoperability due to non-native support for rollups.[^55] + [^1]: Learn more about Web3: - The first time the term "Web3" was used: https://gavwood.com/dappsweb3.html - A blog post describing the importance of Web3: https://gavofyork.medium.com/why-we-need-web-3-0-5da4f2bf95ab @@ -86,3 +94,20 @@ The minimum set of information you need to be able to explain Polkadot to others [^44]: Information about the Polkadot DAO: https://polkadot.com/platform/dao - Polkadot Treasury Account: https://polkadot.subscan.io/account/13UVJyLnbVp9RBZYFwFGyDvVd1y27Tt8tkntv6Q7JVPhFsTB + +[^51]: Polkadot comparison document to Ethereum: + - https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/learn-comparisons-ethereum-2 + +[^52]: Solana is better described as a distributed database, than a Web3 product. + - Information about the scalability trilemma: https://ethereum.org/en/roadmap/vision/ + - Solana scales vertically while Polkadot scales horizontally. + - Since January 2022, Solana has seen around half a dozen significant outages and 15 partial or major outage days: https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-outage-client-diversity-beta + +[^53]: Polkadot comparison document to Cosmos: + - https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/learn-comparisons-cosmos + +[^54]: Polkadot comparison document to Avalanche: + - https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/learn-comparisons-avalanche + +[^55]: Polkadot comparison document to Layer 2s and Rollups: + - https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/learn-comparisons-rollups