We've put together these resources as a reference for newcomers and seasoned blockchain developers alike. This section covers (1) why we believe state channels are necessary, (2) what state channels are and how they work, and (3) a few areas of ongoing research.
As a primer, here are a few useful links about the fundamentals of state channels*:
- Connext's State Channels for Babies series - Part 1 and Part 2
- Jeff Coleman's 2015 blog post
- Robert McCone's 2015 blog post
- Jeff Coleman's outstanding wiki
*Note: these pages assume basic familiarity with blockchain concepts such as smart contracts.