# Ultra-Small World Network Topology

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At the core of the Mandala architecture is an **ultra-small world core node network** of Teranodes, which is essential for delivering operational efficiency, security, and speed. A **Small World Network** is a network topology optimized for the rapid dissemination of information, minimizing the number of hops required to synchronize the entire network. This characteristic is vital for optimizing the propagation of transactions from the network's edge to the core mining nodes.

This central topology forms a complete graph among the Teranodes, enabling them to disseminate transactional and block information swiftly while simultaneously verifying other Teranodes' block proposals. This capability allows the network to process millions of transactions per second, **significantly reducing the risk of double-spend attacks** and **distributing the read load** across Overlay Services, thereby **enhancing resilience**.


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