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# [Overview of Cardano’s Hydra and Scalability: Simply Explained](https://ada-crunch.hashnode.dev/overview-of-cardanos-hydra-and-scalability-simply-explained-6f621dbc6d2b?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

An ideal blockchain excels in three key areas: security, decentralization, and scalability. The struggle to excel in all three areas at the same time is known as the "blockchain trilemma." Nowadays, many well-known blockchains (like Ethereum) are una...

Jan 1, 2023 · 4 min read · ada-crunch.hashnode.dev  
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[Jan 1, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/overview-of-cardanos-hydra-and-scalability-simply-explained-6f621dbc6d2b/63b20bf0d23d3c5ea6f501ae/comment/63b20c2a42ec5647dfa07186)

Do you guys think that we can improve the scalability of existing cryptocurrencies without compromising security/decentralization?