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Exploring Blockchain Scalability: Layer 2 vs. Sharding. Layer 2 solves congestion by offloading transactions, while sharding splits the network to parallelize processing. Each has pros—speed, cost—but also cons like complexity, security tradeoffs. Which is best? It depends on network needs. Dive in and let's discuss!

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Great comparison! Layer 2 seems ideal for immediate scalability without altering the core protocol, whereas sharding offers long-term solutions by breaking the blockchain into manageable pieces. Both face unique challenges but together could form a robust ecosystem.