Hybrid Network Digital Facilitators for Transparent Blockchain Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current blockchain solutions prioritize anonymity, which hinders transparency in transactions, and there is a need for a blockchain-based ecosystem that promotes transparency and secure data access in hybrid network ecosystems.
Innovation Solution
A method is provided for a hybrid network ecosystem that involves generating digital facilitators in both enterprise and reconciliation networks, using private keys for secure data access and distribution, and employing AI and machine learning for secure transactions and data tracking, with the integration of blockchain systems for transparent and secure data management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If blockchain solutions prioritize anonymity, then user privacy is protected, but transparency in transactions is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the blockchain system into multiple networks with different transparency levels. The enterprise network allows controlled transparency among authorized participants, while the public reconciliation network provides auditability. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by allowing transparency where needed without forcing complete anonymity or complete transparency across the entire system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements local quality by applying different transparency characteristics to different parts of the system. Authorized participants in the enterprise network experience higher transparency for their transactions, while the overall system maintains privacy through the distributed ledger architecture. Each participant's view of the ledger is customized to their authorization level.
2Reliability
If digital facilitators are generated in both enterprise and reconciliation networks, then secure data access is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates digital facilitators that serve multiple functions across different networks. The same digital facilitator structure is used in both the enterprise network and the reconciliation network, allowing a single component to handle authentication, authorization, and transaction validation across multiple contexts. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity despite the multi-network architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The digital facilitator acts as an intermediary between the enterprise network and the reconciliation network. It manages the complexity of cross-network communication and data access by providing a standardized interface, thereby improving secure data access without proportionally increasing system complexity.
3Reliability
If private keys are used for computing operations, then security is enhanced, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service through automated key management and digital facilitator systems. Users don't manually manage private keys; instead, the system automatically handles key generation, storage, and usage through the digital facilitator. This maintains high security through cryptographic operations while improving ease of operation by eliminating manual key management tasks.
Solution Approach 2:
The digital facilitator serves as an intermediary that shields users from the complexity of private key management. It handles all cryptographic operations behind the scenes, allowing users to access secure functions through simplified interfaces without directly interacting with private keys, thus maintaining security while improving ease of operation.
4Productivity
If AI and machine learning are employed for transaction processing, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments AI and machine learning functions into separate modules within the digital facilitator architecture. These intelligent processing components are distinct from the core blockchain validation logic, allowing productivity improvements through AI while containing computational complexity in dedicated modules that can be independently managed and optimized.
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AI summary
A method for use in a hybrid network ecosystem comprising an enterprise network and a reconciliation network, the method comprising generating, by at least one first computing node in the enterprise network or the reconciliation network, a first digital facilitator, wherein the first digital facilitator enables a first device to use a private key to access data associated with a distributed ledger operation. The method also comprises transmitting, via the reconciliation network, the data from the first computing device to a second computing device, wherein the first computing device and the second computing device are connected via the reconciliation network.