One issue that Bitcoin has struggled with since its inception is scalability. As Bitcoin grew, so did the number of transactions, highlighting the network’s limited capacity to process transactions rapidly and scale.
In this article, we’ll explore the Bitcoin scalability problem and how it can be addressed while letting the network maintain its decentralization and security.
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The Bitcoin Scalability Problem Explained
The Bitcoin scalability problem refers to the network’s challenges when handling large transaction volumes simultaneously.
As the world’s first and most secure cryptocurrency, Bitcoin’s continued adoption and growth led to increased users and transactions. Unfortunately, the network can’t handle the volume as it can only process about seven transactions per second. This is considerably less than what Visa, a traditional payment system, for instance, can handle.
If Bitcoin is to experience global adoption, it needs to have the capa
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