A Cross-Chain Solution to Connect Multiple DNS Blockchains in Consensus Roots System
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a key part of the Internet, and it is used for global domain name resolution. However, it has security risks due to its centralized or semi-centralized design and reliance on a few root servers. To improve DNS security and long-term stability, this study proposes the...
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| description | The Domain Name System (DNS) is a key part of the Internet, and it is used for global domain name resolution. However, it has security risks due to its centralized or semi-centralized design and reliance on a few root servers. To improve DNS security and long-term stability, this study proposes the consensus roots system, a blockchain-based distributed domain architecture. The system uses a 1 + N master-subchain structure to solve the problem of trust and data synchronization across blockchains. The master chain acts as a relay and uses Hyperledger Fabric, a consortium blockchain platform, to support semi-centralized cross-chain communication. Subchains are local blockchains that need to connect with the master chain. To ensure safe and reliable transactions, the system uses a staged-proposal atomic swap method on the master chain. Compared to prior approaches, this work introduces a cross-chain architecture that enables more efficient trust synchronization, reducing latency and improving scalability without compromising security. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-09c7898f7dbd482eba62617cb3169d182025-08-20T03:28:25ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-07-011513742210.3390/app15137422A Cross-Chain Solution to Connect Multiple DNS Blockchains in Consensus Roots SystemLinkai Zhu0Shanwen Hu1Zeyu Zhang2Changpu Meng3School of Management Science and Information Engineering, Hebei University of Economics and Business, Shijiazhuang 050061, ChinaFaculty of Data Science, City University of Macau, Macau 999078, ChinaFaculty of Data Science, City University of Macau, Macau 999078, ChinaSchool of Computing and Information Technology, University of Wollongong, Wollongong 2522, AustraliaThe Domain Name System (DNS) is a key part of the Internet, and it is used for global domain name resolution. However, it has security risks due to its centralized or semi-centralized design and reliance on a few root servers. To improve DNS security and long-term stability, this study proposes the consensus roots system, a blockchain-based distributed domain architecture. The system uses a 1 + N master-subchain structure to solve the problem of trust and data synchronization across blockchains. The master chain acts as a relay and uses Hyperledger Fabric, a consortium blockchain platform, to support semi-centralized cross-chain communication. Subchains are local blockchains that need to connect with the master chain. To ensure safe and reliable transactions, the system uses a staged-proposal atomic swap method on the master chain. Compared to prior approaches, this work introduces a cross-chain architecture that enables more efficient trust synchronization, reducing latency and improving scalability without compromising security.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/13/7422DNSblockchainatomic swapcross-chain |
| spellingShingle | Linkai Zhu Shanwen Hu Zeyu Zhang Changpu Meng A Cross-Chain Solution to Connect Multiple DNS Blockchains in Consensus Roots System Applied Sciences DNS blockchain atomic swap cross-chain |
| title | A Cross-Chain Solution to Connect Multiple DNS Blockchains in Consensus Roots System |
| title_full | A Cross-Chain Solution to Connect Multiple DNS Blockchains in Consensus Roots System |
| title_fullStr | A Cross-Chain Solution to Connect Multiple DNS Blockchains in Consensus Roots System |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Cross-Chain Solution to Connect Multiple DNS Blockchains in Consensus Roots System |
| title_short | A Cross-Chain Solution to Connect Multiple DNS Blockchains in Consensus Roots System |
| title_sort | cross chain solution to connect multiple dns blockchains in consensus roots system |
| topic | DNS blockchain atomic swap cross-chain |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/13/7422 |
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