Monero is not scalable because the dynamic block size would make it impossible for ordinary people to run a node if there were many transactions on it.
The only way to scale without losing decentralization is through layer 2 solutions.
“The blockchain trilemma is a concept that highlights the inherent challenge in achieving three critical aspects of blockchain technology simultaneously: security, scalability, and decentralization.”
Cyph3rp9nk
npub1ln…arrnt
2026-01-15 10:42:34 UTC
in reply to nevent1q…vtrj
Author Public Key
npub1lnms53w04qt742qnhxag5d6awy7nz6055flnmjkr6jg39hm86dlq7arrntPublished at
2026-01-15 10:42:34 UTCEvent JSON
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