scale-free network

A scale-free network is a type of network where some nodes (points) have many more connections than others, following a pattern called a power law. This means a few nodes, known as hubs, are highly connected, while most have only a few links. Examples include the internet, social networks, and biological systems. This structure makes the network resilient to random failures, as losing random nodes usually doesn't affect the hubs. However, targeting these hubs can significantly disrupt the network’s function. Overall, scale-free networks reflect how many real-world systems organize and connect information or entities efficiently.