Grading the Blockchain Using Sharding

Abstract

Concerns about blockchain's scalability have grown in importance as its use expands. This problem is addressed by sharding protocols, which divide the blockchain network into smaller, more manageable chunks called shards. Each shard manages a distinct set of smart contracts and transactions on its own. This matching step greatly increases a blockchain network's overall throughput. This chapter provides an overview of blockchain technology, examines its fundamental components and operations, and discusses the role that sharding protocols play in improving the scalability and efficiency of the platform. Various sharding approaches have been compared and evaluated. It has also been argued where future research on blockchain technology sharding should go.