A novel Layer 2 framework for breaking the blockchain trilemma problem using MPC-in-the-Head
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00216224%3A14560%2F25%3A00141505" target="_blank" >RIV/00216224:14560/25:00141505 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1389128625001161" target="_blank" >https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1389128625001161</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.comnet.2025.111148" target="_blank" >10.1016/j.comnet.2025.111148</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
A novel Layer 2 framework for breaking the blockchain trilemma problem using MPC-in-the-Head
Original language description
The blockchain trilemma, which poses inherent trade-offs among security, scalability, and decentralization, remains a critical challenge in blockchain technology. While numerous Layer 1 (L1) blockchains and Layer 2 (L2) scaling solutions have attempted to address these dimensions, no single approach has successfully optimized all three simultaneously. This study proposes an innovative L2 framework that leverages both classic and advanced cryptographic techniques to break the blockchain trilemma comprehensively. By incorporating the lightweight Knapsack-based encryption scheme, the framework achieves efficient computation and throughput, even for a large volume of transactions. Additionally, the integration of the MPC-in-the-Head (MPCitH) protocol ensures robust confidentiality while maintaining computational efficiency. The proposed framework introduces a novel reference model for evaluating blockchain solutions and demonstrates superiority across all trilemma dimensions. Experimental analysis and rigorous proofs confirm that this framework achieves enhanced scalability, decentralization, and security compared to existing approaches, offering a new benchmark for blockchain innovation.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
50200 - Economics and Business
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Computer Networks
ISSN
1389-1286
e-ISSN
1872-7069
Volume of the periodical
261
Issue of the periodical within the volume
April
Country of publishing house
NL - THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS
Number of pages
27
Pages from-to
1-27
UT code for WoS article
001438199400001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-85218939118