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side chain
In chemistry, this term refers to the specific molecular architecture that gives amino acids their unique properties, distinguishing them from the common backbone. It is a technical term used primarily in biochemistry and organic chemistry to describe the variable part of a molecule.
In the context of blockchain, the term describes a scaling solution. It implies a relationship of dependency or connection to a primary "mainnet," where the side chain handles specific workloads to optimize performance without overloading the primary ledger.
Meanings
Examples
The polar nature of the side chain makes this amino acid hydrophilic.
We should move these high frequency trades to a side chain to avoid the mainnet lag.
The length of the side chain significantly affects the melting point of the polymer.
Is the side chain compatible with the main network security model?
A bridge is required to transfer assets from the main chain to the side chain.
The enzyme binds specifically to the side chain of the substrate.
I wonder if implementing a side chain will actually solve the scalability issue.
The chemical reaction occurs primarily at the side chain rather than the backbone.