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BLOCKCHAIN TRILEMMA

Definition

The blockchain trilemma refers to an inherent challenge when it comes to blockchain design where a chain can only reliably guarantee two of the following three properties: scalability, security and decentralization. The main reason for this is because one must typically sacrifice a fundamental property from one(or two) of the three to achieve the other.


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