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# Redesign Necessity
The necessity for a complete redesign of node software stems from the inherent limitations of existing systems, which are primarily based on the original Bitcoin model established in 2009. Traditional node software operates as a **monolithic** entity, encapsulating all functionalities—transaction validation, network communication, and block processing—within a single binary. This design leads to significant performance bottlenecks, particularly evident in Bitcoin's transaction processing limit of just **seven transactions per second** due to block size restrictions and locking contention issues.
The Teranode development team recognized that the existing model's limitations were **not merely technical but also architectural**. By returning to the drawing board, they sought to dismantle the monolithic structure and create a more efficient, scalable solution that could handle the demands of modern blockchain applications, particularly in enterprise-level environments where high transaction volumes are commonplace.
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