Recently, I got the itch again to explore the modular stuff, honestly not because I want to be an expert, but because when I see extreme funding rates and the group arguing whether to reverse or keep squeezing the bubble, I just want to find some certainty that’s not so tightly tied to the price.

What exactly has modularization changed for end users? The feeling is twofold: first, fewer moments of “getting stuck / ridiculously expensive” (settlement layer may not necessarily be faster, but after separating execution layer and DA, it can at least be scaled as needed); second, application migration isn’t as much like moving house—data availability, block production, and ordering are just on a different layer, and the app interface you use might not even change. There are also downsides: more chains, more bridges, and when something goes wrong, you don’t even know who to blame… I’m currently just monitoring node/DA status graphs, which makes me feel more at ease. That’s all for now.