Technical FAQs on Security, Scalability & L1/L2 Choices
The questions every protocol team asks before mainnet — answered by engineers who've shipped 40+ launches. Security tradeoffs, scalability patterns, and L1 vs L2 architecture decisions distilled into actionable guidance.
Reference this during architecture reviews and technical planning sessions.
- Covers security, scalability and L1/L2 architecture
- Based on real questions from protocol teams
- Practical guidance for mainnet decisions
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Get clarity on the security questions that block launches
Teams waste weeks debating security architecture in circles. This FAQ gives you the answers we've refined across dozens of production deployments so you can move forward with confidence.
Security decisions backed by real incident data.
Understand scalability tradeoffs without the hype
Every chain claims infinite TPS. This guide cuts through marketing to explain the actual tradeoffs between throughput, decentralization, and security that matter for your use case.
Make L1/L2 architecture decisions with confidence
Rollups, validiums, appchains, sidechains — the options are overwhelming. Get a clear framework for evaluating which architecture fits your protocol's requirements.
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Security architecture FAQs
Common security questions about key management, access control, upgrade mechanisms, and threat modeling.
Scalability tradeoffs
Guidance on throughput vs decentralization, state management, and performance optimization patterns.
L1 vs L2 decision framework
When to build on L1, when to go L2, and how to evaluate rollup vs sidechain vs appchain options.
Cross-chain considerations
Bridge security, message passing, and multi-chain architecture patterns explained.
Production readiness checks
Technical criteria for determining when your protocol is ready for mainnet deployment.
Built for technical decision makers
Whether you're architecting a new protocol, evaluating chain options, or preparing for a technical due diligence call, this FAQ provides the answers you need.
Use during architecture planning, technical reviews, and investor due diligence preparation.
- CTOs & technical founders
- Protocol architects
- Security engineers
Security questions answered
The security architecture questions that come up in every technical review, with battle-tested answers.
Key management & custody
Multi-sig configurations, HSM requirements, and key rotation best practices.
Upgrade mechanisms
Proxy patterns, timelocks, guardians, and emergency pause capabilities.
Access control patterns
Role-based permissions, admin key security, and privilege escalation prevention.
Threat modeling approaches
How to identify attack surfaces and prioritize security investments.
L1/L2 architecture questions answered
The chain and layer decisions that determine your protocol's future, explained clearly.
L1 vs L2 decision criteria
When native security matters vs when execution cost drives the decision.
Rollup options compared
Optimistic vs ZK rollups, data availability choices, and settlement guarantees.
Appchain considerations
When to build your own chain vs deploy on existing infrastructure.
Cross-chain architecture
Bridge design, message verification, and multi-chain state synchronization.
- Answers refined across 40+ protocol launches
- Security-first engineering team perspective
- Battle-tested across DeFi, L2s, and infrastructure