Ethereum Blob Data: Why Smart Contracts Can't Read It
Blob transactions cut rollup data costs sharply, but the EVM only ever sees a 48-byte commitment. The mechanical reason is deliberate, and worth understanding.
№ 002EthereumEthereum Blob Fee Burns and Validator Rewards Explained
Blob transaction fees burn separately from execution gas. Here's exactly how that splits validator accounting during L2 congestion spikes.
№ 003EthereumEthereum Calldata Compression and Layer-2 Costs
Calldata compression cuts what rollups pay to settle on Ethereum, and still matters after EIP-4844. Mechanism, numbers, and the blob fee crossover explained.