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Abstract

This paper presents two solutions for merging diverse blockchain systems: Homogeneous Chain Consolidation (HCC) and Heterogeneous Multi-chain Integration Architecture (HMIA). As blockchain networks expand, integrating these disparate ledgers becomes crucial. HCC merges similar chains using common genesis blocks, enhancing efficiency by pooling validator resources. HMIA integrates different chains through meta-blocks, balancing compatibility and autonomy. We evaluate these approaches using consensus times, block sizes, and ledger growth. HCC improves throughput and efficiency, while HMIA prioritizes decentralized attributes. Use case-based evaluation shows that the proposed work can be seamlessly integrated with existing solutions, while the performance of implementation proves the low cost of resources in merged networks. Our frameworks offer insights into merging blockchains, addressing critical challenges in interconnected decentralized networks.

Publication Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:	This version of the contribution has been accepted for publication, after peer review but is not the Version of Record and does not reflect post-acceptance improvements, or any corrections. The Version of Record is available online at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-71467-2_25. Use of this Accepted Version is subject to the publisher’s Accepted Manuscript terms of use https://www.springernature.com/gp/open-research/policies/accepted-manuscript-terms.
Publisher Keywords:	Blockchain Networks, BC Merging, Distributed Ledger
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
Departments:	School of Science & Technology School of Science & Technology > Computer Science
SWORD Depositor:	Symplectic Administrator

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