If every node has to verify every transaction, where is the performance ceiling of a public blockchain?
Sharding originated in database technology. It means splitting data and computational tasks into multiple parts, with each shard processing them in parallel.
When you see claims that “sharding delivers ultra-high TPS,” ask a few questions first: How many validators secure each shard, and how long do cross-shard transfers take?
$NEAR is NEAR’s native token. This public blockchain uses the Nightshade sharding design. Current price: 4.313.
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