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Smart contracts and the information they contain typically reside on the blockchain. They behave according to established parameters, automatically letting events happen once specified conditions are met. The blockchain has limitations to accommodate, which has led to people exploring the possibilities of off-chain data. Off-chain scaling can overcome that obstacle because it allows creating an alternative protocol that sits on top of the blockchain and increases its functionality. This approach increases efficiency while boosting scalability. It's too soon to tell whether the blending of data sources could make the blockchain more suitable for meeting demands related to smart contracts becoming widely utilized.