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  • Add Architecture Alternatives wiki page Created comprehensive Architecture-Alternatives.md documenting different architectural approaches: Current Implementation (Single chain, multi-currency): - One blockchain for all 142 currencies - Multi-currency UTXO model - Advantages: Unified security, single codebase, atomic transactions - Challenges: Scalability bottleneck, complex state management Alternative 1 - One Fork Per Currency: - 142 separate Bitcoin Core forks - One chain per O currency (O_USD chain, O_EUR chain, etc.) - Advantages: Distributed load, easier Lightning, isolation, parallel processing - Challenges: 142 codebases to maintain, cross-chain bridges, coordination - Scalability: ~704 TPS average per chain (very manageable) Alternative 2 - Multi-Currency Platform: - Use Cosmos, Polkadot, Stellar, or other platform - Native multi-currency support - Advantages: Faster development, modern features, proven scalability - Challenges: Less flexible, platform dependency, different security model Comparison Matrix: - Detailed comparison across 10 aspects - Scalability, maintenance, Lightning, security, etc. Evaluation Criteria: - Scalability, security, maintainability, features, UX, economic model Status: - Current approach is being tested - Alternatives under consideration - May prototype multiple approaches - Community input welcome Added to sidebar under Architecture section Content moved from README intro paragraph to proper wiki location

    O committed Oct 7, 2025