Sharding is a concept that divides a blockchain network’s validators into multiple sets. Each set of validators remains fully capable of adding new blocks to the network, independently.
Currently, this concept is gaining popularity with the Ethereum blockchain.
Sharding provides multiple benefits for a blockchain network, such as faster transaction processing, reduced network congestion, lower transaction fees, better performance as the network grows, higher TPS (transactions per second), and greater scalability.
At present, Ethereum is moving toward this upgrade, and Sharding is expected to be implemented as part of the “Surge” phase of upgrades. For now, the Dencun Upgrade has been rolled out as a temporary step.
