> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://scalaris.gitbook.io/scalaris/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://scalaris.gitbook.io/scalaris/overview/what-is-scalaris.md).

# What is Scalaris?

Scalaris is a novel framework designed to facilitate the rapid development of decentralized applications by leveraging advanced consensus protocols. Initially built on the cutting-edge research of Narwhal and Bullshark, Scalaris introduces a leaderless, parallel, high-throughput, scalable, and MEV-mitigation consensus mechanism. 

Additionally, we are exploring the integration of a new DAG-based and leaderless consensus protocol called Mysticeti, which promises a throughput of up to 400,000 transactions per second (TPS) and very low latency for consensus commits, around 0.5 seconds.