# 7. Technology Architecture and Scalability

<figure><img src="https://707649508-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGcLYARlqDc3ytqX2mvPJ%2Fuploads%2Fb3EBT04NKBVMyC8f2Enf%2Fshotaueyama_A_sprawling_3D_network_of_modular_server_racks_an_e02a63cc-3112-49c3-83fc-900ac6df8b99_1%20(1).png?alt=media&#x26;token=6357eca8-7daa-419b-bb69-d96090409a43" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

GET’s technical foundation is designed to balance security, scalability, and user simplicity, leveraging the robustness of the Cardano blockchain while hiding technical complexity behind a seamless UX.

This chapter details the system design, chain selection rationale, smart contract principles, and future scalability strategies.

***

* [7.1 Overall System Structure and 3-Layer Structure](https://docs.global-entertainment-token.org/7.-technology-architecture-and-scalability/7.1-overall-system-structure-and-3-layer-structure)
* [7.2 Why Cardano?](https://docs.global-entertainment-token.org/7.-technology-architecture-and-scalability/7.2-why-cardano)
* [7.3 “Web3-unaware design philosophy” for non-engineers](https://docs.global-entertainment-token.org/7.-technology-architecture-and-scalability/7.3-web3-unaware-design-philosophy-for-non-engineers)
* [7.4 Application and Scope of Smart Contracts](https://docs.global-entertainment-token.org/7.-technology-architecture-and-scalability/7.4-application-and-scope-of-smart-contracts)
* [7.5 Security and design policy of the token and payment structure](https://docs.global-entertainment-token.org/7.-technology-architecture-and-scalability/7.5-security-and-design-policy-of-the-token-and-payment-structure)
* [7.6 Security and Scalability DesignSecurity aspects:](https://docs.global-entertainment-token.org/7.-technology-architecture-and-scalability/7.6-security-and-scalability-designsecurity-aspects)
* [7.7 Scalability and External Connectivity Concepts](https://docs.global-entertainment-token.org/7.-technology-architecture-and-scalability/7.7-scalability-and-external-connectivity-concepts)