Words like “clog” have come up to characterize important problems that make blockchain networks run less well. A clog occurs when a network experiences too many transactions, leading to delays, higher fees, and reduced scalability. It is often used interchangeably with “congestion.” This became more common after incidents like the rise of CryptoKitties on Ethereum in 2017, which showed how limited early blockchain architectures were. As more people start using crypto, traders, developers, and investors need to understand how clogs work, since they can disrupt trading plans and the market. This article explains what a ... (full story)