Client-Server refers to a distributed application structure that partitions tasks or workloads between providers of a resource or service, called servers, and service requesters, called clients. In this model, clients initiate communication requests to servers, which then process these requests and return the appropriate responses. This architecture is fundamental to many internet services, including decentralized applications that interact with blockchain networks. The server holds the data or computational power, while the client provides the user interface and initiates interactions.
Context
The Client-Server model is particularly relevant in discussions about how users interact with decentralized applications and smart contracts. A key debate involves the trade-offs between the security and censorship resistance offered by fully decentralized, peer-to-peer architectures and the performance and user experience advantages of client-server models. Future developments may see hybrid approaches that balance these competing priorities, offering users more choice in how they access and interact with blockchain-based services.
A cryptographic protocol enables users to query blockchain data without revealing their access patterns, fundamentally improving on-chain privacy for decentralized applications.
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