What is sharding, and why can it improve blockchain performance?
Sharding originated in database technology. It means splitting data and computational tasks into multiple parts, with each shard processing them in parallel.
If an application's state is distributed across multiple shards, calls involve cross-shard communication, adding complexity to both development and the user experience.
$NEAR is NEAR's native token. This public blockchain uses the Nightshade sharding design.
Sharding originated in database technology. It means splitting data and computational tasks into multiple parts, with each shard processing them in parallel.
If an application's state is distributed across multiple shards, calls involve cross-shard communication, adding complexity to both development and the user experience.
$NEAR is NEAR's native token. This public blockchain uses the Nightshade sharding design.