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# Understanding Blockchain Trilemma

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[#Blockchain](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Blockchain?src=hashtag_click) trilemma entails that the three desirable elements in a blockchain — decentralization, security, and scalability — can’t be achieved simultaneously at optimal levels. See how CrossFi uses these elements to give users the best experience.

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