# Execution Engine

The execution engine of Nibiru is the overarching component that implements business logic and manages the "state" that makes Nibiru a state machine. This is where transactions are processed and disseminated.

In this Section Description
Nibiru Adaptive Execution A hybrid approach to parallel execution in high-contention environments.
Parallel Optimistic Execution Nibiru leverages parallel optimistic execution to achieve high transaction throughput and reduced latency by overlapping consensus and execution.