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Optimal Intra-Shard Overhead

Definition

Optimal intra-shard overhead refers to minimizing the computational and communication costs associated with operations occurring within a single shard in a sharded blockchain system. Sharding divides a blockchain into smaller, independent segments to improve scalability. Achieving optimal intra-shard overhead ensures that the benefits of parallel processing are not negated by excessive internal coordination or data transfer requirements. It is a key factor in maximizing the efficiency of sharded architectures.