# Scalability & Coprocessors

#### The Performance Challenge

Historically, FHE was too slow for blockchains. TORUS solves this via a modular architecture.<br>

#### The Coprocessor Model

Standard transactions are processed by the main consensus engine. Heavy FHE operations are routed to "Coprocessors"—nodes equipped with hardware acceleration. This ensures that a complex encrypted calculation does not stall the entire network.

#### Future-Proofing with ASICs

TORUS is partnering with hardware manufacturers to develop FHE ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits). These chips will increase transaction throughput from hundreds to tens of thousands of TPS (Transactions Per Second).


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