# Shard Optimization

GigaDrop capitalizes on TON’s multi-shard architecture to maximize performance, reducing congestion and latency across the network. Shard optimization enables each transaction to process quickly and independently across multiple shards.

Shard Optimization Advantages:

* Parallel Processing: AirdropRoot contracts operate in separate shards, enabling simultaneous claims across multiple shards and increasing system throughput.
* Reduced Cross-Shard Communication: To minimize latency, AirdropRoot and user wallets are matched within the same shard whenever possible, lowering cross-shard interaction.
* High Throughput: GigaDrop’s shard-optimized design supports up to 120 claims per second, making it ideal for large-scale airdrops.

With shard optimization, GigaDrop can efficiently handle large volumes of claims, maintaining speed and consistency.


---

# Agent Instructions: 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:

```
GET https://docs.gigadrop.io/technical-features/shard-optimization.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
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.