Block chain enabled distributed account book system

Blockchain-enabled distributed ledger systems solve the problems of data tampering risk and settlement delays in traditional financial systems, enabling automated and real-time interbank settlement, improving transaction security and scalability, and adapting to changes in financial regulatory policies.

CN120821773APending Publication Date: 2025-10-21INSPUR FINANCIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510680449.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-26
Publication Date
2025-10-21

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Technical Problem

Traditional financial systems have high risks of data tampering, delayed settlement timelines, and high costs for cross-institutional collaboration. In addition, cross-border payments and supply chain finance scenarios have long settlement cycles and opaque information, making them unable to meet the real-time requirements of high-frequency transactions.

Method used

The distributed ledger system powered by blockchain includes a blockchain network node cluster, a smart contract engine, and a distributed storage module. It achieves immutable recording of transaction flows through consensus algorithms, supports automatic triggering of settlement instructions by smart contracts in cross-bank clearing scenarios, and improves transaction confirmation efficiency and security by combining technologies such as dynamic Byzantine fault tolerance mechanism, multi-level verification mechanism, cross-chain atomic swap protocol, privacy protection module, and abnormal transaction detection engine.

Benefits of technology

It achieves tamper-proof transaction recording, automated and real-time interbank clearing, reduces the settlement cycle of cross-border payments and supply chain finance, ensures information transparency and transaction auditability, adapts to changes in financial regulatory policies, and enhances the system's scalability and security.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a block chain enabled distributed account book system, which comprises a block chain network node cluster, an intelligent contract engine and a distributed storage module, and is characterized in that the block chain network node cluster, the intelligent contract engine and the distributed storage module are connected with the intelligent contract engine and the distributed storage module; the method is used for realizing tampering-free recording of transaction flow through a consensus algorithm, supporting an intelligent contract to automatically trigger a settlement instruction in an inter-bank settlement scene, and eliminating manual operation intervention. According to the invention, the distributed account book architecture driven by the block chain and the smart contract is constructed, the dynamic consensus algorithm, the cross-chain atomic exchange and the privacy computing technology are creatively fused, and the performance bottleneck and the trust barrier of the traditional centralized clearing system are broken through.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of self-service terminal technology, and in particular to a distributed ledger system enabled by blockchain. Background Art

[0002] Traditional financial systems rely on centralized ledgers and manual clearing processes, which have defects such as high risk of data tampering, delayed clearing time, and high cross-institutional collaboration costs. Existing technologies in cross-border payment and supply chain finance scenarios rely on intermediary systems such as SWIFT, resulting in long settlement cycles and information opacity, and are unable to meet the real-time requirements of high-frequency trading scenarios. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system to address the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, thereby solving all or one of the above-mentioned problems in the prior art.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the specific technical solutions of the present invention are as follows: The present invention provides a blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system, comprising: A blockchain network node cluster, a smart contract engine, and a distributed storage module are configured to implement tamper-proof records of transaction flows through a consensus algorithm, support automatic triggering of settlement instructions by smart contracts in inter-bank clearing scenarios, and eliminate manual intervention.

[0005] As an improved solution, the blockchain network node cluster is specifically used to adopt a dynamic Byzantine fault tolerance mechanism, support the flexible joining and exit of alliance chain nodes, and improve transaction confirmation efficiency through a hybrid consensus algorithm of proof of stake and practical Byzantine fault tolerance.

[0006] As an improved solution, a multi-level verification mechanism is deployed in the smart contract engine, including a formal verification module and a runtime status monitoring module to ensure the atomicity and compliance of inter-bank clearing contracts.

[0007] As an improved solution, the distributed storage module integrates off-chain data storage and on-chain hash evidence architecture, which is used to realize encrypted storage and fast retrieval of transaction credentials through the IPFS distributed file system.

[0008] As an improved solution, the blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system is also equipped with a cross-chain atomic swap protocol, which is used to realize asset transfer and certificate synchronization between different blockchain networks through hash time-locked contracts, supporting real-time settlement in cross-border payment scenarios.

[0009] As an improved solution, the blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system also deploys a privacy protection enhancement module, which uses zero-knowledge proof and ring signature technology to hide sensitive account information and transaction amounts while ensuring that transactions are auditable.

[0010] As an improved solution, the blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system also deploys a smart contract hot update mechanism, which is used to achieve secure upgrades of contract logic through dual channels of administrator keys and community governance, and adapt to changes in financial regulatory policies.

[0011] As an improved solution, the blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system is also deployed with a dynamic sharding management engine, which is used to automatically divide blockchain shards according to transaction load, thereby achieving parallel clearing and storage expansion in high-concurrency scenarios.

[0012] As an improved solution, the blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system also deploys an abnormal transaction detection engine, which is used to analyze transaction patterns through machine learning models and automatically trigger the circuit breaker protection and manual review mechanism of the smart contract.

[0013] As an improved solution, the blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system is also deployed with a cross-chain oracle module to verify the authenticity of external business data through decentralized data sources and ensure the credibility of on-chain evidence of supply chain financial certificates.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the technical solution of the present invention are: by constructing a distributed ledger architecture driven by blockchain and smart contracts, the present invention innovatively integrates dynamic consensus algorithms, cross-chain atomic swaps, and privacy computing technologies to break through the performance bottlenecks and trust barriers of traditional centralized clearing systems. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0016] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the architecture of a distributed ledger system enabled by blockchain according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby making a clearer and more precise definition of the protection scope of the present invention.

[0018] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the embodiments described in the present invention are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments; based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] The terms "first," "second," and the like in the specification and claims herein and in the accompanying drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a particular order or precedence. It should be understood that the terms used in this manner are interchangeable where appropriate so that the embodiments of the present invention described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, apparatus, product, or device comprising a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such process, method, product, or device.

[0020] Embodiment, this embodiment provides a distributed ledger system enabled by blockchain, such as Figure 1 Shown, including: A blockchain network node cluster, a smart contract engine, and a distributed storage module are configured to implement tamper-proof records of transaction flows through a consensus algorithm, support automatic triggering of settlement instructions by smart contracts in inter-bank clearing scenarios, and eliminate manual intervention.

[0021] As an improved solution, the blockchain network node cluster is specifically used to adopt a dynamic Byzantine fault tolerance mechanism, support the flexible joining and exit of alliance chain nodes, and improve transaction confirmation efficiency through a hybrid consensus algorithm of proof of stake and practical Byzantine fault tolerance.

[0022] As an improved solution, a multi-level verification mechanism is deployed in the smart contract engine, including a formal verification module and a runtime status monitoring module to ensure the atomicity and compliance of inter-bank clearing contracts.

[0023] As an improved solution, the distributed storage module integrates off-chain data storage and on-chain hash evidence architecture, which is used to realize encrypted storage and fast retrieval of transaction credentials through the IPFS distributed file system.

[0024] As an improved solution, the blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system is also equipped with a cross-chain atomic swap protocol, which is used to realize asset transfer and certificate synchronization between different blockchain networks through hash time-locked contracts, supporting real-time settlement in cross-border payment scenarios.

[0025] As an improved solution, the blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system also deploys a privacy protection enhancement module, which uses zero-knowledge proof and ring signature technology to hide sensitive account information and transaction amounts while ensuring that transactions are auditable.

[0026] As an improved solution, the blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system also deploys a smart contract hot update mechanism, which is used to achieve secure upgrades of contract logic through dual channels of administrator keys and community governance, and adapt to changes in financial regulatory policies.

[0027] As an improved solution, the blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system is also deployed with a dynamic sharding management engine, which is used to automatically divide blockchain shards according to transaction load, thereby achieving parallel clearing and storage expansion in high-concurrency scenarios.

[0028] As an improved solution, the blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system also deploys an abnormal transaction detection engine, which is used to analyze transaction patterns through machine learning models and automatically trigger the circuit breaker protection and manual review mechanism of the smart contract.

[0029] As an improved solution, the blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system is also deployed with a cross-chain oracle module to verify the authenticity of external business data through decentralized data sources and ensure the credibility of on-chain evidence of supply chain financial certificates.

[0030] It should be noted that the above examples are only for explaining the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] It should also be understood that in the embodiments herein, the term "and / or" merely describes an association between associated objects, indicating that three possible relationships exist. For example, "A and / or B" could represent: A alone, A and B together, or B alone. Furthermore, the character " / " in this document generally indicates an "or" relationship between the associated objects.

[0032] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of the two. In order to clearly illustrate the interchangeability of hardware and software, the above description has generally described the composition and steps of each example according to function. Whether these functions are performed in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Professional and technical personnel can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this document.

[0033] In the several embodiments provided herein, it should be understood that the disclosed systems, devices, and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of the units is merely a logical function division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods, such as multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed can be an indirect coupling or communication connection through some interfaces, devices, or units, or can be an electrical, mechanical, or other form of connection.

[0034] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the embodiments herein.

[0035] In addition, the functional units in the various embodiments herein may be integrated into a single processing unit, each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into a single unit. The aforementioned integrated units may be implemented in the form of hardware or software functional units.

[0036] If the integrated unit is implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this article is essentially or the part that contributes to the existing technology, or all or part of the technical solution can be embodied in the form of a software product, which is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions for enabling a computer device (which can be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in each embodiment of this article. The aforementioned storage medium includes: various media that can store program code, such as a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk.

[0037] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present invention's description and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A distributed ledger system enabled by blockchain, characterized in that: include: A blockchain network node cluster, a smart contract engine, and a distributed storage module are configured to implement tamper-proof records of transaction flows through a consensus algorithm, support automatic triggering of settlement instructions by smart contracts in inter-bank clearing scenarios, and eliminate manual intervention.

2. The blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blockchain network node cluster is specifically used to adopt a dynamic Byzantine fault tolerance mechanism, support the flexible joining and exit of alliance chain nodes, and improve transaction confirmation efficiency through a hybrid consensus algorithm of proof of stake and practical Byzantine fault tolerance.

3. The blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The smart contract engine is deployed with a multi-level verification mechanism, including a formal verification module and a runtime status monitoring module, to ensure the atomicity and compliance of inter-bank clearing contracts.

4. The blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distributed storage module integrates off-chain data storage and on-chain hash evidence architecture, which is used to realize encrypted storage and fast retrieval of transaction credentials through the IPFS distributed file system.

5. The blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system is also equipped with a cross-chain atomic swap protocol, which is used to realize asset transfer and certificate synchronization between different blockchain networks through hash time-locked contracts, supporting real-time settlement in cross-border payment scenarios.

6. The blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system also deploys a privacy protection enhancement module, which uses zero-knowledge proof and ring signature technology to hide sensitive account information and transaction amounts while ensuring that transactions are auditable.

7. The blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system also deploys a smart contract hot update mechanism, which is used to achieve secure upgrades of contract logic through dual channels of administrator keys and community governance, and adapt to changes in financial regulatory policies.

8. The blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system also deploys a dynamic sharding management engine for automatically dividing blockchain shards according to transaction load, thereby achieving parallel clearing and storage expansion in high-concurrency scenarios.

9. The blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system also deploys an abnormal transaction detection engine, which is used to analyze transaction patterns through machine learning models and automatically trigger the circuit breaker protection and manual review mechanism of smart contracts.

10. The blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blockchain-enabled distributed ledger system also deploys a cross-chain oracle module to verify the authenticity of external business data through decentralized data sources and ensure the credibility of on-chain evidence of supply chain financial certificates.