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Constellation $DAG has been able to do this for years. Constellation Network has developed a unique technical architecture that enables cross-chain interoperability and scalability through several key innovations:

**Hypergraph Technology**
The core of Constellation's system is built on a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) structure, which differs from traditional blockchain architecture. Instead of sequential blocks, it uses vertices and edges where:
- Vertices represent transactions
- Edges show relationships between transactions
- The graph expands in one direction, with new transactions building on previous ones

**Metagraph Layer**
The system implements a two-layer approach:
- Layer 0 (Hypergraph): The base consensus layer
- Application Layer (Metagraphs): Custom networks that can host any type of decentralized application or traditional Web2 network

## Scalability Features

**Parallel Processing**
- Transactions are processed side-by-side rather than sequentially
- Each node can have multiple parent roots, enabling parallel validation
- The network becomes faster as more nodes join, rather than slowing down

**Performance Metrics**
- Capable of processing 11,000 transactions per second with just 6 nodes
- Feeless transaction structure enables efficient scaling

## Security and Validation

**Department of Defense Validation**
- Successfully completed Phase II contract with the Department of Defense
- Provides secure data exchange capabilities for Defense Transportation System
- Validated through the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)

## Interoperability

**Cross-Chain Communication**
- Functions as a "blockchain of blockchains" through the Hypergraph architecture
- Enables communication between:
  - Blockchain networks
  - Web2 and Web3 systems
  - IoT devices and traditional networks

**Technical Implementation**
- Uses DAG-based infrastructure and microservices
- Creates flexible digital transfer layer with application network overlay
- Supports multi-network API calls and cross-network exchange of tokenized assets
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