# 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](https://scalaris.gitbook.io/scalaris/overview/narwhal-achieving-scalability-and-throughput) and [Bullshark](https://scalaris.gitbook.io/scalaris/overview/the-bullshark-protocol), Scalaris introduces a leaderless, parallel, high-throughput, scalable, and MEV-mitigation consensus mechanism. 

Additionally, we are exploring the integration of a new [DAG-based](https://scalaris.gitbook.io/scalaris/overview/dag-based-consensus) and leaderless consensus protocol called [Mysticeti](https://scalaris.gitbook.io/scalaris/overview/mysticeti-enhanced-consensus-protocol-for-scalaris), which promises a throughput of up to 400,000 transactions per second (TPS) and very low latency for consensus commits, around 0.5 seconds. 

Check out the official [Scalaris GitHub Repository](https://github.com/scalarorg).

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