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Space Efficiency

Definition

Space Efficiency refers to how effectively a system utilizes its storage capacity to store data. In blockchain technology, this relates to minimizing the amount of data required to record transactions, maintain the network state, or store cryptographic proofs. High space efficiency is crucial for reducing the operational costs of running full nodes, enabling faster synchronization, and supporting network scalability. Techniques like data compression, state pruning, and efficient cryptographic constructions contribute to this optimization.