<ul><li>Cardano is advancing its node architecture to improve blockchain resilience, performance, and scalability by enabling multiple node implementations and reducing reliance on a single codebase.</li><li>The move towards node diversity is essential to mitigate systemic risks in blockchain ecosystems and increase fault tolerance through alternative node variants built in different programming languages.</li><li>Key upgrades for the Cardano node include LSM Trees for memory optimization, staking incentive redesign for greater SPO diversity, anti-grinding enhancements, and tiered transaction fees for fee predictability.</li><li>Project Acropolis aims to redesign the Cardano node into a modular, language-flexible architecture by leveraging Rust-based modules to improve developer onboarding, lower hardware requirements, and increase sustainability for the network.</li></ul>

Cardano Advances Node Architecture with Focus on Diversity and Modularity

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