Why is CNAME flattening beneficial?

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Why is CNAME flattening beneficial?
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CNAME flattening improves DNS performance by reducing the number of DNS queries a client needs to make. It also reduces the size of the DNS records, leading to faster propagation times and potentially lower costs for domain registrars. It's particularly useful for domains with many CNAME records.