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Merkle Patricia Trie Replacement

Definition

Merkle Patricia Trie replacement refers to the process of substituting the existing Merkle Patricia Trie data structure used in some blockchains with a more efficient alternative. The Merkle Patricia Trie organizes account and storage data in a cryptographically verifiable tree. Replacements, such as Verkle trees, aim to reduce the size of cryptographic proofs and the computational burden on network nodes. This upgrade seeks to improve overall network performance and scalability.