As a contributor to the Nervos Network, I helped to translate their Whitepaper in 2019 and have a deep understanding of its dual-layer blockchain approach - this project was one of the first I had seen that employed the concept of blockchain modularity. A CKB stands for the value of 1 byte of data storage on their L1 chain, the "Common Knowledge Base." This layer acts as the data availability layer and consensus using Proof-of-Work (PoW), while the L2 layer provides execution and interoperability between blockchains. The combination of the two layers in a single protocol is ground-breaking, and you just need to try using it once to experience what seamless interoperability feels like... Show Less