CARBON FRACTAL


Self Chaining Blocks

Contemporary cryptocurrency systems often present barriers to entry for the general public. Proof of Work mechanisms require substantial computational resources, while Proof of Stake systems necessitate significant financial investment. At Carbon Fractal, our objective is to democratize participation by enabling individuals to contribute to block signing and earn tokens, using only a mobile device and a willingness to participate within a designated time frame.

System Overview

In traditional legal contexts, witnesses are present to attest to the validity of transactions. Our system adopts a similar approach by randomly selecting participants from a pool to sign newly minted blocks, alongside the transaction parties. The signing process leverages cryptographic keys securely stored on user devices, ensuring both security and ease of use.

We utilize FIDO (Fast Identity Online) and WebAuthn standards for passwordless authentication. These protocols guarantee that cryptographic keys are generated and stored securely during user registration. During authentication, users sign a block hash rather than a random hash, thereby directly contributing to the integrity of the blockchain. Each signed block is incorporated into the subsequent block, resulting in a chain validated by numerous end users and enhancing both security and decentralization.

Advantages of Self-Chaining Blocks

Our self-chaining block system offers several key benefits that enhance the security, transparency, and reliability of blockchain transactions. By implementing a self-chaining block system, organizations can significantly enhance the security and reliability of their data management practices, fostering greater trust among stakeholders and improving operational efficiency.

  • Auditability: All changes are permanently recorded, facilitating comprehensive tracking of actions and responsible parties.
  • Fraud Prevention: Immutable records prevent unauthorized modifications, reducing the risk of data falsification.
  • Trustless Collaboration: Multiple stakeholders can verify and share data without reliance on mutual trust or centralized authorities.
  • Regulatory Compliance: The system supports legal and regulatory requirements for data retention and transparency through unalterable records.
  • Dispute Resolution: A clear, unchangeable history simplifies the resolution of disputes regarding transactions or actions.
  • Data Integrity: Ensures that records remain accurate and unmodified post-creation.
  • Provenance Tracking: Enables tracing the origin and history of assets, documents, or transactions.
  • Use Cases: Applicable to financial transactions, supply chain management, digital identity, medical records, and voting systems.
Practical Applications of Immutable Ledgers

Immutable ledgers have a wide range of practical applications across various industries, enhancing transparency, security, and trust.

  • Auditability:
    Hospitals can record every access and modification to patient records, providing verifiable accountability and compliance during audits.
  • Fraud Prevention:
    Charities can track donations and fund disbursements, ensuring that transactions are permanent and transparent, thereby increasing donor confidence.
  • Trustless Collaboration:
    Supply chain participants can record the movement of goods on a shared ledger, allowing verification of authenticity without requiring trust in other parties.
  • Regulatory Compliance:
    Financial institutions can maintain transaction histories required by law, enabling regulators to verify the integrity of records.
  • Dispute Resolution:
    Online marketplaces can log all sales and returns, providing a transparent record to resolve buyer-seller disputes efficiently.
  • Data Integrity:
    Universities can store exam results immutably, ensuring grades remain unchanged after publication.
  • Provenance Tracking:
    Art galleries can record the ownership history of artworks, allowing buyers to verify provenance and authenticity.
  • Medical Records:
    Patient treatment histories are securely logged, ensuring accurate and complete records for future care.
  • Voting Systems:
    Election votes are recorded on an immutable ledger, promoting transparency and resistance to tampering.
  • Intellectual Property:
    Patent filings and copyright claims are timestamped and stored, providing verifiable proof of originality and ownership.