Clustered Horizontal Scaling
Clustered Horizontal Scaling represents a promising solution to the scalability challenges faced by blockchain networks. By leveraging the principles of rollups and focusing on the efficient distribution of computational load, this technique aims to enhance the scalability of blockchain technology without compromising its core principles of decentralization and security.
Problem
Blockchain networks face significant scalability challenges, primarily due to the high computational load required to process transactions and maintain the network's state. As the number of transactions increases, the network's ability to process these transactions efficiently decreases, leading to higher transaction fees and slower transaction times. This limitation hampers the adoption of blockchain technology for high-volume applications and use cases that require real-time data processing and low transaction costs.
Solution: Clustered Horizontal Scaling
To address the scalability problem, we propose a novel technique known as Clustered Horizontal Scaling. This approach leverages the principles of Layer 2 solutions, specifically focusing on rollups, to distribute the computational load across multiple nodes while maintaining the network's integrity and decentralization.
How It Works
Clustering Smart Contracts: The first step involves identifying groups of smart contracts that are frequently used together and do not interact with contracts outside their cluster. These clusters represent mini blockchains within the larger blockchain ecosystem, akin to sharding in some blockchain architectures.
Outsourcing Execution to Sequencer Nodes: The execution load of these clusters is outsourced to different sequencer nodes. These nodes are responsible for batching transactions, executing them, and then posting the results (the state root) to the main chain. This process significantly reduces the computational load on the main chain, as it only needs to verify the state root rather than executing every transaction individually.
Main Node for Data Storage: The main chain (Layer 1) is responsible for maintaining the overall state of the network and ensuring the security and integrity of the transactions. It acts as the final arbiter for disputes and ensures that the state roots posted by the sequencers are valid.
Benefits
Increased Transaction Throughput: By distributing the computational load, Clustered Horizontal Scaling allows the network to process a significantly higher number of transactions per second, addressing the scalability bottleneck.
Lower Transaction Fees: The reduced load on the main chain leads to lower transaction fees, making blockchain technology more accessible for a wider range of applications.
Improved Transaction Times: Faster transaction times are achieved as the network can process transactions more efficiently, enhancing the user experience for dApps and blockchain-based services.
Maintained Decentralization and Security: Despite the outsourcing of execution, the main chain retains its role in ensuring the network's security and decentralization. This approach maintains the integrity of the blockchain while improving scalability.
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