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Merkle Trie Replacement

Definition

Merkle Trie Replacement refers to the effort or proposal to substitute existing Merkle Patricia Trie data structures, commonly used in blockchains like Ethereum, with more efficient or advanced alternatives. The objective of such a replacement is to address limitations of current tries, such as slow state access, large proof sizes, or inefficient update operations. New data structures aim to reduce computational overhead, improve scalability, and enhance the overall performance of blockchain nodes. This change represents a significant technical upgrade for network infrastructure.