#CryptoVerse 5: The Challenge of Scalability
As Bitcoin's popularity grew, so did the challenge of scaling the network to accommodate more transactions. The original design has its limits on how many transactions can be processed at a time, leading to potential delays and higher fees during busy periods.
Innovative Solutions: Technologies like the Lightning Network are being developed as a layer on top of Bitcoin to enable faster and cheaper transactions. It's similar to building express lanes on a highway to allow for more traffic to flow smoothly.