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

# massa

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## Massa

Massa combines transaction sharding and a multi-threaded block graph architecture that supports parallel blocks with compatible transactions.

Massa extends Nakamoto's consensus rule to the case of parallel blocks, providing a secure and decentralized consensus using Proof-of-Stake.

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[web](https://massa.net/)\
[twitter](https://twitter.com/MassaLabs)\
[medium](https://massalabs.medium.com/)