What are AVSs? Actively Validated Services (AVSs) are a key innovation in the DeFi (Decentralized Finance) space. Unlike traditional blockchain validation methods, AVSs are independent systems within a blockchain ecosystem that perform their own validation for specific functionalities. These functionalities can include:Sidechains: Scaling solutions that run alongside the main blockchain for faster transactions.Data Availability Layers: Storing and guaranteeing the availability of off-chain da...