A study on the challenges and solutions of blockchain interoperability

Siyu Zhu, Cheng Chi*, Yang Liu

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

With the development of blockchain technology, a variety of mutually independent blockchains such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as private and consortium chains, coexist in large numbers. As a linker of the blockchain network, blockchain interoperability will link more blockchain ecosystems, realize the interconnection of the blockchain and enhance the scalability of the blockchain. This paper summarizes typical blockchain interoperability projects. Firstly, it proposes a blockchain interoperability definition and an architecture model. Secondly, it analyzes technical characteristics of blockchain interoperability, and typical blockchain interoperability cases are compared. Finally, the trend of future development of blockchain interoperability technology is summarized and discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)148-165
Number of pages18
JournalChina Communications
Volume20
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Dapps
  • blockchain interoperability
  • cross-chain
  • distributed ledgers
  • smart contract

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Zhu, S., Chi, C., & Liu, Y. (2023). A study on the challenges and solutions of blockchain interoperability. China Communications, 20(6), 148-165. https://doi.org/10.23919/JCC.2023.00.026