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Side-Chain

An auxillary blockchain used to augment a pre-existing “main” blockchain, like a beacon chain. Side-chains are typically used to extend the scalability or software compatibility of a blockchain, but may also be used to add privacy features or other functionality.

Side-chain Architecture Diagram

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