# Scalability

Synchronous blockchains often behave like a traffic jam. Every transaction waits in a single global queue, which can lead to gas wars and failed swaps during peak market activity.
TON approaches this differently with its asynchronous architecture. Instead of one global processing line, transactions can run across multiple shards at the same time. This allows the network to scale as usage grows.
Platforms like STONfi take advantage of this design through systems like Work-Stream Protocol (WSS) and Work-Stream Protocol Interface (WCPI). These tools help the DEX process swaps efficiently across t