On-Chain and Off-Chain Domain Linking for Secure Asset Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of connection between off-chain domain names (e.g., Web2, DNS) and on-chain domain names (e.g., Web3, blockchain), leading to confusion and opportunities for malicious activity.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for linking on-chain and off-chain domain names by associating asset identifiers, enabling access to assets across both systems through updated DNS and blockchain records.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If off-chain and on-chain domain names are kept separate, then system simplicity is maintained, but user confusion and security risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a linking mechanism that acts as an intermediary between off-chain DNS domain names and on-chain blockchain domain names. This mediator establishes correspondence relationships between the two previously isolated systems, allowing them to function together while maintaining their individual characteristics. The linking mechanism resolves the contradiction by enabling secure interaction without requiring complete system integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The domain name system is extended to serve multiple functions across different chains. Domain names can now operate both as traditional DNS entries and as blockchain identifiers, with the ability to link between both systems. This multi-functionality allows a single domain name to provide both off-chain accessibility and on-chain identification, reducing confusion while maintaining system utility.
2Reliability
If domain names are registered separately in Web2 and Web3, then registration simplicity is maintained, but confusion and malicious activity opportunities increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the domain name registration and resolution processes across Web2 and Web3 by establishing linking relationships between domain names in both systems. Users can register and manage domain names that function across both chains, eliminating the need to separately manage identical domain names in both Web2 and Web3 environments. This consolidation improves security by reducing confusion while maintaining ease of operation through unified management.
3Productivity
If no connection exists between Web2 and Web3 domain names, then system independence is maintained, but asset access efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The linking mechanism serves as an intermediary that enables efficient asset access between Web2 and Web3 systems. By establishing correspondence relationships between domain names in both systems, the mediator allows users to access assets across chains through a unified interface, improving productivity without requiring direct complex integration between the chains themselves.
Data Source
AI summary
According to a present invention embodiment, a system for accessing an asset comprises one or more memories and at least one processor coupled to the one or more memories. The system acquires an asset identifier for one or more second systems based on a corresponding asset identifier for a first system. The corresponding asset identifier for the first system and the asset identifier for the one or more second systems are linked to enable access of an asset of the corresponding asset identifier on the first system using the asset identifier for the one or more second systems. Embodiments of the present invention further include a method and computer program product for accessing an asset of a system in substantially the same manner described above.