I've noticed misunderstandings and inaccuracies about YugabyteDB in various papers and presentations. These misconceptions originated from database vendors who use weak comparisons in their marketing slides and user inquiries that may have been influenced by claims made by their sales representatives. The claims of one competitor are echoed by others without any factual validation, resulting in a mix of incorrect and outdated information.

To debunk the myths, I have compiled a list of ten essential facts about YugabyteDB to clarify any potential confusion. This is an occasion to deep-dive into this innovative architecture.