Blockchain Network Architecture for Distributed Service Delivery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for business operators are costly due to high data management and communication expenses, and are limited by the capacity of central servers, making it difficult to handle large data processing volumes.
Innovation Solution
A network architecture utilizing multiple nodes, where data for business services is stored and processed, allowing terminal devices to connect directly to these nodes without needing a central server or dedicated line, using technologies like blockchain for secure and efficient data management and processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If each business operator constructs an individual server system with dedicated lines and central servers, then service reliability is improved, but data management cost and communication cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple business operators share a common blockchain network infrastructure instead of each maintaining separate server systems. The network combines resources including nodes, data storage, and processing capabilities, allowing all operators to benefit from a unified system that reduces redundant costs while maintaining service reliability through distributed consensus mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The blockchain network serves multiple business operators simultaneously with a single infrastructure. The network performs multiple functions including data storage, transaction processing, consensus validation, and service delivery for different operators, eliminating the need for each operator to maintain dedicated infrastructure and thereby reducing overall data management and communication costs.
2Reliability
If each business operator maintains an individual server system, then data security is improved, but the ability to handle vast amounts of data is limited by central server capacity
Solution Approach 1:
The centralized data storage and processing function is segmented and distributed across multiple nodes in the blockchain network. Each node holds a copy of the ledger and can independently process transactions, eliminating the single point of capacity limitation inherent in central servers. This segmentation allows the system to scale horizontally by adding more nodes rather than being constrained by a single server's processing power.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a single-dimensional central server architecture to a multi-dimensional distributed network architecture. Data is not confined to one central location but is replicated and processed across multiple dimensions (nodes), enabling the system to handle vast amounts of data through parallel processing and distributed storage, thereby dramatically increasing overall data processing capacity.
3Device complexity
If a central server is used for data processing, then system simplicity is improved, but the processing speed and availability decrease due to single point of failure
Solution Approach 1:
The blockchain network implements self-service through automated consensus mechanisms and distributed validation. Nodes automatically verify transactions, reach consensus on data integrity, and maintain the ledger without requiring centralized coordination. This self-organizing capability maintains relative system simplicity while achieving high processing speed and availability through parallel operations and elimination of single point of failure.
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a method for one or more businesses to provide services to customers using a network. Also provided is a network that comprises a plurality of nodes. At least some of the plurality of nodes store data that is necessary for one or more businesses to provide services to customers. At least some of the plurality of nodes can process data. Terminal devices associated with customers can be connected to at least one of the plurality of nodes. The method involves terminal devices being connected to one of the plurality of nodes and services being provided to customers by one or more business via the terminal devices and the network without going through the businesses.