From cbbfbbe9e16fab9fdb11f0747686128024737ed6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shawn Tabrizi Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:24:21 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] link playbook to main readme --- README.md | 4 ++++ playbook.md | 6 ++++-- 2 files changed, 8 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d075cac..0c6594e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -30,6 +30,10 @@ If you are just getting started in the Polkadot ecosystem, the following resourc This is a presentation that I gave describing the philosphies, goals, and decisions of developing the Polkadot Network. Obviously there is little bit of bias here, but I think this is a great resource, not to understand what Polkadot is today, but what Polkadot is in general. +- [The Polkadot Playbook](playbook.md) + + Simple, accurate answers to common questions about Polkadot, backed by extensive references and source material, empowering anyone to become a Polkadot ambassador. + ### More Advance Resources Now that you have covered the basics of Polkadot, it's time to dive a deeper. diff --git a/playbook.md b/playbook.md index 0250f81..9250426 100644 --- a/playbook.md +++ b/playbook.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # The Polkadot Playbook -The minimum set of information you need to be able to explain Polkadot to others. +Simple, accurate answers to common questions about Polkadot, backed by extensive references and source material, empowering anyone to become a Polkadot ambassador. ## What is Polkadot? @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ 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 +## Why Polkadot is better than... - Ethereum: Polkadot realized Ethereum's scaling vision first, conceived and delivered by co-founder Dr. Gavin Wood.[^51] - Solana: Unlike Solana, Polkadot scales without compromising Web3 principles of decentralization and security.[^52] @@ -97,6 +97,8 @@ The minimum set of information you need to be able to explain Polkadot to others [^51]: Polkadot comparison document to Ethereum: - https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/learn-comparisons-ethereum-2 + - Ethereum abandoned a properly sharded approach due to its complexity. + - Ethereum now depends on layer 2 solutions that are fragmented, less secure, and less decentralized. [^52]: Solana is better described as a distributed database, than a Web3 product. - Information about the scalability trilemma: https://ethereum.org/en/roadmap/vision/