Editing Design/Stakeholder Requirements (StRS) (section)

==== 3.1.1.5 Quality Attributes ====

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===== 3.1.1.5.1 Scalability =====

* MUST support horizontal scaling of network
* MUST maintain performance under load
* MUST enable efficient state management
* SHOULD handle increasing transaction volumes
* SHOULD support dynamic resource allocation

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===== 3.1.1.5.2 Maintainability =====

* MUST support seamless protocol upgrades
* MUST provide clear upgrade paths
* MUST maintain backward compatibility
* SHOULD enable modular component updates
* SHOULD minimize downtime during updates

<span id="interoperability"></span>
===== 3.1.1.5.3 Interoperability =====

* MUST support cross-chain communication
* MUST enable data exchange between chains
* MUST maintain consistency across chains
* SHOULD implement standard protocols
* SHOULD support asset transfers across networks

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===== 3.1.1.5.4 Sustainability =====

* MUST implement energy-efficient consensus
* MUST support long-term network growth
* MUST optimize resource utilization
* SHOULD minimize resource consumption
* SHOULD enable sustainable governance

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