On-chain services are applications or functionalities that operate directly on a blockchain network. These services execute through smart contracts, ensuring transparency, immutability, and censorship resistance for all transactions and operations. Examples include decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces, and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). Their reliance on blockchain guarantees verifiable execution without intermediaries.
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The current discussion on on-chain services centers on improving their scalability, reducing transaction costs, and enhancing user experience. A key debate involves balancing the security guarantees of direct blockchain execution with the performance demands of mainstream applications. Future developments will likely focus on layer-2 scaling solutions, more efficient smart contract languages, and improved interoperability between different blockchain platforms to expand their utility.
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