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Scalability Bounds

Definition

Scalability bounds define the limits of a system’s capacity to handle an increasing amount of work or transactions without degrading performance. In blockchain technology, these bounds relate to the maximum number of transactions per second a network can process while maintaining decentralization and security. Understanding these limits is critical for designing protocols that can accommodate growing user bases and transaction volumes. They represent the inherent trade-offs in distributed ledger architectures.