Single Transaction Model

Definition ∞ The Single Transaction Model describes a system where each operation or interaction is processed as an independent, atomic transaction. This means that either the entire transaction succeeds completely, or it fails entirely, with no partial outcomes. This model ensures data consistency and simplifies error handling by preventing intermediate states. It is a fundamental concept in database management and distributed computing.
Context ∞ In blockchain technology, the Single Transaction Model is inherent to how transactions are processed and recorded on the distributed ledger. Each transfer of digital assets or smart contract execution is treated as an atomic unit, ensuring that the network state updates predictably and reliably. News related to blockchain scalability often discusses how various Layer 2 solutions aim to aggregate multiple single transactions off-chain before settling them as a single, combined transaction on the main chain to improve efficiency.