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Scalable Blockchains

Definition

‘Scalable Blockchains’ are distributed ledger technologies designed to process a high volume of transactions efficiently and affordably. Unlike early blockchain architectures that faced limitations in throughput, scalable blockchains employ various mechanisms such as sharding, sidechains, or advanced consensus algorithms. Their capacity to handle increased network activity without significant degradation in performance is fundamental for widespread adoption of decentralized applications. These systems aim to support global-scale usage.