Why is sharding important for scaling blockchain networks?

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• Nov 26, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Sharding plays a crucial role in scaling blockchain networks. It involves dividing the blockchain database into smaller parts called shards, each capable of processing its own transactions. By distributing the workload across multiple shards, sharding allows for parallel processing, thereby increasing the network's transaction throughput. This helps overcome the scalability limitations of traditional blockchain architectures and enables blockchain networks to handle a significantly higher number of transactions per second.
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• Nov 26, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Sharding is like breaking a large pizza into smaller slices. Each slice (shard) can be handled independently, allowing multiple slices to be processed simultaneously. This parallel processing greatly improves the scalability of blockchain networks, as it enables more transactions to be processed in a given time frame. Without sharding, blockchain networks would be limited by the processing capacity of a single node, which could severely hinder their ability to scale and handle a growing number of transactions.
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• Nov 26, 2021 · 3 years ago
  As a leading digital currency exchange, BYDFi recognizes the importance of sharding for scaling blockchain networks. Sharding allows blockchain networks to overcome the scalability challenges they face by distributing the workload across multiple shards. This significantly improves transaction throughput and enables blockchain networks to handle a higher volume of transactions. By implementing sharding, BYDFi aims to enhance the scalability and performance of its platform, providing users with a seamless trading experience.
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