Blockchain technology is a technology that utilizes cryptographi
1. Blockchain is a distributed database (system) placed in a non secure environment
2. The blockchain uses cryptography to ensure that the existing data cannot be tampered with
3, the blockchain uses consensus algorithm to reach consensus on new data
the system with the above three properties is blockchain.
In a narrow sense, blockchain is a kind of chain data structure that combines data blocks in a sequential way according to the time sequence, and it is a distributed account book that can not be tampered with and forged by means of cryptography
broadly speaking, blockchain technology is a new distributed infrastructure and computing method, which uses blockchain data structure to verify and store data, uses distributed node consensus algorithm to generate and update data, uses cryptography to ensure the security of data transmission and access, and uses intelligent contracts composed of automated script code to program and operate data
working principle
blockchain system is composed of data layer, network layer, consensus layer, incentive layer, contract layer and application layer. Among them, the data layer encapsulates the underlying data blocks and related basic data and algorithms such as data encryption and timestamp; The network layer includes distributed networking mechanism, data transmission mechanism and data verification mechanism; The consensus layer mainly encapsulates all kinds of consensus algorithms of network nodes; The incentive layer integrates economic factors into the blockchain technology system, mainly including the issuance mechanism and distribution mechanism of economic incentives; The contract layer mainly encapsulates all kinds of scripts, algorithms and smart contracts, which is the basis of the programmable characteristics of blockchain; The application layer encapsulates various application scenarios and cases of blockchain. In this model, chain block structure based on timestamp, consensus mechanism of distributed nodes, economic incentive based on consensus computing power and flexible and programmable smart contract are the most representative innovations of blockchain technology
As an emerging technology, blockchain has attracted more and more attention. It is a new application of traditional technology in the Internet era, including distributed data storage technology, consensus mechanism and cryptography. With the establishment of various blockchain research alliances, more and more funds and personnel support related research. Hash algorithm, zero knowledge proof, ring signature and other cryptographic algorithms used in blockchain:
hash algorithm
as the basic technology of blockchain, the essence of hash function is to map a set of data of any length (limited) to a set of defined length data stream. If this function satisfies the following conditions:
(1) the calculation of hash value for any group of data is very simple
(2) it is difficult to find two different data with the same hash value
hash functions satisfying the above two properties are also called encrypted hash functions. In case of no contradiction, hash functions usually refer to encrypted hash functions. For the hash function, finding such that is called a collision. The current popular hash functions are MD5, SHA1, Sha2, Sha3
bitcoin uses sha256, and most blockchain systems use sha256 algorithm. So here's sha256< Step 1: additional filling bits. The length of the message is congruent with that of 448 mod512 (length = 448 mod512). The number of bits to be filled ranges from 1 to 512. The highest bit of the filled bit string is 1, and the rest bits are 0
Step2: additional length value. The bit length of the initial message (before filling) represented by 64 bit is appended to the result of step 1 (the low byte takes precedence)
Step3: initialize cache. A 256 bit cache is used to store the intermediate and final results of the hash function
Step 4: process 512 bit (16 word) packet sequence. The algorithm uses six basic logic functions and consists of 64 steps of iterative operation. Each step takes the 256 bit cache value as the input, and then updates the cache content. Each step uses a 32-bit constant KT and a 32-bit wt. Where WT is the packet after the packet, t = 1,2,..., 16
step5: after all 512 bit packets are processed, the output of the last packet of sha256 algorithm is 256 bit packet< In 2001, Rivest, Shamir and TauMan proposed ring signature for the first time. It is a simplified group signature, only ring members have no manager, and it does not need the cooperation between ring members. In the ring signature scheme, the signer first selects a temporary signer set, which includes signers. Then the signer can generate the signature independently by using his private key and the public key of others in the signature set without the help of others. Members of the signer collection may not know that they are included in it
ring signature scheme consists of the following parts:
(1) key generation. A key pair (public key PKI, private key ski) is generated for each member of the ring
(2) signature. The signer uses his private key and the public keys of any n ring members (including himself) to generate the signature a for the message M
(3) signature verification. According to the ring signature and message M, the verifier verifies whether the signature is signed by the member in the ring. If it is valid, it will be received, otherwise it will be discarded
ring signature satisfies the following properties:
(1) unconditional anonymity: the attacker can not determine which member of the ring generated the signature, even if the private key of the ring member is obtained, the probability is not more than 1 / n
(2) Correctness: the signature must be verifiable by all others
(3) unforgeability: other members of the ring can't forge the real signer's signature, and even if an external attacker obtains a valid ring signature, he can't forge a signature for message M
(1) anonymity. The verifier can verify that the signature is signed by a member of the group, but can't know which member it is, so that the signer can be anonymous< (2) traceability. In group signature, the existence of group administrator ensures the traceability of signature. The group administrator can revoke the signature and expose the real signer. The ring signature itself cannot reveal the signer unless the signer wants to expose or add additional information to the signature. A verifiable ring signature scheme is proposed. In this scheme, the real signer wants the verifier to know his identity. At this time, the real signer can confirm his identity by disclosing his secret information< (3) management system. Group signature is managed by group administrator, ring signature does not need to be managed, signer can only select a set of possible signers, obtain its public key, and then publish the set, all members are equalthe Xueshuo innovation blockchain Technology Workstation of Lianqiao ecation online is the only approved "blockchain Technology Specialty" pilot workstation of "smart learning workshop 2020 Xueshuo innovation workstation" launched by the school planning, construction and development center of the Ministry of ecation of China. Based on providing diversified growth paths for students, the professional station promotes the reform of the training mode of the combination of professional degree research, proction, learning and research, and constructs the applied and compound talent training system< br />
