Hierarchical Blockchain Admission Contracts for Secure Node Scaling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current consortium blockchain admission management methods based on traditional Certification Authority (CA) certificates are complex and prone to security risks, especially with multi-level expansion, lacking robustness and scalability.
Innovation Solution
A consortium blockchain admission management method and apparatus that employs a hierarchical management system, utilizing an outside-in control strategy through multi-level institutional contracts, allowing for simpler and more secure access control by constructing and adjusting nodes via escrow and collaboration modes, enabling multi-level node admission management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional CA certificate system is used for admission management, then access control can be implemented, but the operation becomes complex and security risks increase with multi-level expansion
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the admission management system into hierarchical levels (first-level nodes with direct access to basic admission management component, second-level nodes with indirect access through institutional contracts). This segmentation simplifies operations at each level while maintaining security through the hierarchical structure, resolving the contradiction between security and operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a hierarchical dimension to the admission management system, transitioning from a flat CA certificate structure to a multi-level structure with basic admission management components, first-level nodes, and second-level nodes. This dimensional change enables simplified operations at each level while preserving security through the layered architecture.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multi-level expansion management is implemented, then scalability is improved, but security risks and complexity increase step by step
Solution Approach 1:
The hierarchical segmentation allows the system to scale to multiple levels (first-level, second-level, and potentially deeper levels) while maintaining security. Each level has clearly defined access rights and responsibilities, preventing security degradation as the system expands.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested structure where second-level nodes are contained within institutional contracts, which are in turn managed by first-level nodes, which report to the basic admission management component. This nesting enables scalable multi-level management while maintaining security through the nested hierarchy, as each level operates within the constraints of its parent level.
3Adaptability or versatility
If hierarchical expansion is implemented, then adaptability to organizational scale increases, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into modular hierarchical levels that can be independently configured and managed. This segmentation allows the system to adapt to various organizational scales without requiring complete redesign, as each level can be added or modified independently, reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The basic admission management component serves as a universal foundation that supports multiple levels of nodes and institutional contracts. This multi-functionality allows the same core component to adapt to different organizational scales, reducing the need for additional complex infrastructure as the system expands.
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AI summary
Provided in the embodiments of the present application are a consortium blockchain admission management method and apparatus. The method includes: for each first-level node which has a direct access control permission for a basic admission management component, in response to a hosting transaction, which is initiated by the first-level node toward the basic admission management component, the basic admission management component constructing a corresponding second-level institution contract; and when the second-level institution contract is in a cooperation mode, in response to a node admission transaction, which is initiated by an initial second-level node toward the second-level institution contract, adjusting second-level nodes, wherein each second-level node has an indirect access control permission for the basic admission management component and can join a blockchain network, and the second-level institution contract realizes multi-level node admission management by means of multi-level expansion.