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This is only layer1 (like IP in the networking world). Wait until layer2 comes (Lightning Network, TumbleBit), then we will reach the scalability levels we need
by knocte 9y ago
This is only layer1 (like IP in the networking world). Wait until layer2 comes (Lightning Network, TumbleBit), then we will reach the scalability levels we need for the entire planet to use the same blockchain.
- antocv 9y agoThe keyword is wait. Waiting. Since 2011.
- qmarchi 9y agoBut, but, but...... IP is on Layer 3 ;.; OSI Model: http://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/OSI_Layers.asp http://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/OSI_Layers.asp
- falcolas 9y agoErr, each layer on top of IP slows down traffic, not speeds it up. The extra overhead and retransmits result in less useful data being transferred with each packet. Perhaps not the best example to use.
- deelowe 9y agoDepends on what you mean by speed doesn't it? Segmentation via additional layers certainly speeds up the network as a whole. I thought the ability to scale via adding additional layers is why SDN took off.