> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://illuminance.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://illuminance.gitbook.io/docs/illuminance-business-model/business-model-overview/how-the-system-scales.md). # How the System Scales One of the key characteristics of Illuminance is its ability to scale. As the system grows, several core elements expand simultaneously: * capital within the system * number of participants * computational resources * number of active nodes This growth is not isolated. Each element directly influences the others, creating a reinforcing dynamic. As capital increases, the system gains access to a larger volume of trading opportunities.\ With more participants, the ecosystem expands its resource base and operational capacity.\ At the same time, the growth of computational infrastructure improves execution speed, efficiency, and overall performance. As a result, the system is able to process more operations, operate at a higher scale, and generate greater turnover. In parallel, the development of infrastructure plays a critical role.\ More advanced infrastructure leads to better efficiency, more accurate execution, and improved system stability. The interaction between these elements creates a continuous growth cycle, where expansion in one area supports and accelerates growth in others. The value of Illuminance is therefore not defined by its interface or presentation, but by its core components: * infrastructure * speed * algorithms * scalability These elements form the foundation of a system designed to operate efficiently under increasing scale and complexity. *** This interconnected structure enables the system to grow in both capacity and efficiency, creating a scalable model where infrastructure and participation continuously strengthen each other. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://illuminance.gitbook.io/docs/illuminance-business-model/business-model-overview/how-the-system-scales.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.