Abstract
Blockchain technology has revolutionized decentralized systems, but scalability and throughput limitations remain critical challenges. Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)-based blockchain architectures emerge as a promising solution, yet achieving consensus in DAG environments requires innovative approaches. This paper introduces a novel BlockDAG consensus mechanism that restructures DAG blocks into a single-chain system through global ordering and mergence operations. The proposed method ensures consistency while enabling seamless blockchain functionality retrieval.
Core Concepts
1. Blockchain Scalability Issues
Traditional blockchains face:
- Limited throughput due to linear block addition.
- High latency in decentralized validation.
2. DAG Advantages
- Parallel processing: Multiple blocks can coexist, enhancing throughput.
- No miners: Transactions validate previous ones, reducing resource dependency.
3. BlockDAG Mechanism
- Global Ordering: Assigns timestamps to DAG blocks for linear sequence.
- Block Mergence: Combines concurrent blocks into a single-chain structure.
- Consensus Enforcement: Validates merged blocks via Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT).
Technical Workflow
| Step | Action | Outcome |
|------|--------|---------|
| 1 | DAG block creation | Parallel transaction inclusion |
| 2 | Global ordering | Chronological block sequence |
| 3 | Block mergence | Single-chain reconstruction |
| 4 | Consensus validation | Immutable ledger finalization |
Key Benefits
- Scalability: Processes 10,000+ TPS compared to Bitcoin’s 7 TPS.
- Security: Inherits blockchain’s tamper-resistance with DAG’s redundancy.
- Flexibility: Supports smart contracts via split merged blocks.
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FAQs
Q1: How does BlockDAG differ from traditional blockchain?
A: BlockDAG allows parallel block processing, whereas traditional chains add blocks linearly.
Q2: Is BlockDAG suitable for enterprise applications?
A: Yes, its high throughput and low latency suit IoT, supply chain, and DeFi.
Q3: What consensus algorithms integrate with BlockDAG?
A: BFT, Proof-of-Stake (PoS), and hybrid models ensure security.
Future Directions
- Interoperability: Cross-chain compatibility with legacy blockchains.
- Quantum resistance: Enhancing cryptographic protocols.
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