Based on the data parallelism model of BitTorrent, Holochain provides sufficient power for the development of DAPPs. Holochain functions as the powerful engine that ensures the data completeness of DAPPs. Any distributive networks with user autonomy can be directly built and embedded into the structures and contracts of Holochain.
Holochain and blockchain are constructed for the purpose of totally different application scenarios. Regarding the purpose of the maintenance of a system with absolute worldwide consensus, blockchain is undoubtedly more advantageous compared with Holochain. However, when it comes to the situation that only requires a lower level of consensus, Holochain is obviously more advantageous than blockchain, as it is faster, more efficient, more scalable and more flexible.
Holochain is an effective DHT (Distributed Hash Table), in which every node conducts data verification process on the signature chain initiated by the data. The interchangeable branches of DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) are DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph), the Hashgraph of Swirlds, the DHT (Distributed Hash Table) of Holochain and blockchain respectively. The four branches are in parallel relationship.