Block Chain - Scalability

Scalability – The capability of a blockchain network to handle a growing number of transactions efficiently without slowing down or becoming too costly.

Key Points:

1. Transaction Throughput – A scalable blockchain can process more transactions per second (TPS).

2. Network Performance – High scalability ensures low delays and reasonable fees even as usage grows.

3. Challenges – Many blockchains face trade-offs between scalability, security, and decentralization (known as the Blockchain Trilemma).

A simple analogy: Scalability is like widening a road—the more lanes you add, the more cars (transactions) can pass through smoothly.