Creating Scalability On Ethereum

Being part of a massive foundational shift, like the one currently occurring in the blockchain and distributed systems spaces, is a double-edged sword. It’s a fun, career-building opportunity but can be daunting, as you are often solving many problems for the first time. Even a simple bug can be a huge task to overcome.

Those building decentralized applications have experienced this time and time again. A challenge my team and I have encountered is achieving scalability on the Ethereum blockchain, which we use for payments on our platform. Others have discussed Ethereum’s scalability in recent weeks. As alluded to here, what many overlook is that every emerging platform struggles to scale early on. In spite of its problems, Ethereum is still in the best position to scale long term.

Discovering Challenges Looming In The Ether

Transaction fees are one of the biggest community concerns. For individuals sending Ethereum, fees in the $1-$2 range don’t seem high. Odds are…