Scalability

Definition:

Part of the blockchain trilemma, scalability refers to the capability of a blockchain to handle large amounts of transactions in a short period of time. This may greatly impact the decision on which blockchain is chosen for an application.

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“@Vitalikbuterin (praise be his name) coined the blockchain trilemma, outlining the three main issues that affect blockchains – decentralization, security and scalability.”