A sidechain is a separate blockchain linked to the main (parent) network that allows assets to be moved between them. It extends the capabilities of the base chain without changing its protocol.

Data partitioning, or sharding, is a way of scaling a blockchain in which the network is divided into segments (shards), and nodes store and process only part of the data, increasing overall throughput.

A system for boosting the performance of the Ethereum network has been successfully tested. The new solution for increasing the scalability of the cryptocurrency, Ignis, was developed by the Ethereum Foundation team together with specialists from the startup Matter Inc...