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Trusted Data Analysis and Consensus Mechanism of Product Traceability Based on Blockchain
Yang Kang1, Qiang Li1, Yuanyong Liu1
1College of Artificial Intelligence, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Yongchuan 402160, Chongqing, China.
Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience
|September 6, 2022
Summary
Blockchain enhances product traceability with its decentralized and tamper-proof features. An optimized consensus mechanism, ITPBFT, shows faster data analysis and consensus times compared to traditional PBFT, improving efficiency in product tracking.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Distributed Systems
Background:
- Blockchain technology offers robust solutions for data security, tracking, and access control in various applications.
- Decentralized systems are increasingly vital for managing complex supply chains and ensuring data integrity.
- Product traceability is a critical concern across industries, demanding secure and transparent data management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To experimentally investigate a blockchain-based consensus mechanism for trusted data analysis in product traceability.
- To evaluate the performance of an optimized consensus mechanism against traditional methods in a blockchain environment.
- To demonstrate the effectiveness of blockchain in securing and documenting product lifecycle processes.
Main Methods:
- Experimental analysis of a blockchain product traceability system.
- Implementation and testing of an optimized consensus mechanism (ITPBFT) and comparison with the original PBFT.
- Simulation of varying numbers of Byzantine nodes to assess consensus times.
Main Results:
- Blockchain provides decentralization, irreversible tamper-proofing, traceability, and openness for product lifecycle documentation.
- The optimized engine demonstrated faster average consensus times than the original engine under similar network conditions.
- With 10% Byzantine nodes, ITPBFT achieved an average consensus time of approximately 5.74s, compared to 6.13s for PBFT.
Conclusions:
- Blockchain technology is highly effective for ensuring data security, traceability, and integrity in product tracking systems.
- The developed optimized consensus mechanism significantly improves the efficiency of data analysis and consensus processes in blockchain applications.
- Experimental results validate the advantages of blockchain and optimized consensus mechanisms for reliable product traceability.
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