Key Points

1. basic concepts - bitcoin blockchain
2. iam - traditional, DID
3. enterprise blockchain - Fabric docs
4. logical vs physical networks
5. feature - impacts
6. use cases x sig
7. governance & regulations - impacts
8. building consortiums - rethink, re-engineer VCN
9. questions

References

Key Resources

• swt confluence
• hlf docs
• some blockchain books
• biser posts
• some SIG presentations in use_cases folder
• demo vinblock or ????
• reference TYS for consortium concepts

DLT Blockchain Concepts in 10 seconds

DLT Blockchain Concepts in 10 seconds.pptx.   link

Short Session 1 - Enterprise Blockchain Concepts & Value 

New seminar limited to 20 minutes for this sessions

1. 12 slides max

   1. current systems > visual + issues – show ETL model – separate db view

   2. ebc > visual + impacts – show mult shared writes to shared db view

   3. ebc choices > many vs viable vs fabric = highest in forbes 50 for a reason

   4. fabric flex – logical vs physical nets w integrated svcs, data?

   5. user env – user = roles, authn, authz, ids, wallets, client apps > services

   6. fabric ebc sfw stack – platform independent, integrated, managed

   7. uc1 – tradelens --- opp > solution > impacts

   8. uc2 – food trust for recalls

   9. uc3 – verified.me

   10. uc4 – pss sum: f2plate, sahoja, nsf ( iot, auto, ml ), utilities

   11. opps > automated contracts, workflows, integration, trust, intelligence

   12. where r u? > solution process – discovery, opportunity, definition, delivery, support

   13. boa + metagility + bos ( opportunity survey )

2. key points

3. what is ebc? - visual slides on ecosystem, sfw stack, id + tokens

4. Demo ebc automation, data – vinblock or cpaper 2?

5. why ebc? Forbes 50 – key wins including dcs, food trust, tradelens, tys

   1. opportunity > solution > impacts format

6. your roadmap, next steps > boa and .... more info resources

why fabric keys ...

automated governance, finality, scale, automation, smart contract business rules, integration, flexible configuration, pluggable services, mult languages, composer modeler

Session I - Enterprise Blockchain Concepts & Value

• Enterprise Blockchain solutions are a strategic investment for an organization. They are also different than public blockchains.

• This session presents the basic concepts of Enterprise Blockchain: organizations, consortiums, identity, wallets, membership, authentication, roles, abac – account-based access control, logical and physical networks, digital assets, distributed ledgers, peers, orderers, smart contracts, consensus, transactions, events, shared data, data privacy, data views, token reward systems and payment systems.

• The session also references different organization contexts for Enterprise Blockchain ( Supply Chain, Finance, Public sector, Healthcare etc ) as well as potential regulatory impacts of GDPR, CCPA and other regulations.

• Re-think and re-engineer how a network works. It’s more than just blockchain technology. Often Big Data, IoT ( Internet of Things ), Machine Learning, Automation and other technologies are part of the new solution as well. A few sample use cases for Enterprise Blockchains are reviewed focusing on how they deliver value for the respective organizations.

• Summary -
• Key Takeaway 1
Understand the key features of Enterprise Blockchains compared to Public Blockchain

• Key Takeaway 2
• See how smart contracts automate transactions across a network in real time

• Key Takeaway 3
• Learn how Enterprise Blockchain networks have changed business operations

Session Slide Deck - Enterprise Blockchain Concepts

References ...

paramount_solution-delivery-process_v1.pptx

jmason_blockchain_strategies-v1.pptx

WB_PSS-JEM-notes.pptx - good notes on fabric design engineering options - deep dive prequel

s Blockchain Opportunity Assessment - BOA

Chainyard TYS Deck - Supply Chain SIG.pptx

__ about chainyard

performance

https://hackernoon.com/who-scales-it-best-blockchains-tps-analysis-pv39g25mg

https://www.ibm.com/blogs/research/2018/02/architecture-hyperledger-fabric/

https://www.corda.net/blog/throughputa-corda-story/

What is Blockchain and How Important is it?  link

https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/manage/what-blockchain-and-how-important-it

Blockchain is a decentralized and distributed digital ledger technology that allows multiple parties to maintain a shared database without the need for a central authority

At its core, a blockchain is a chain of blocks, where each block contains a list of transactions or other data. These blocks are linked together in chronological order, forming a chain. It can be thought of as a big spreadsheet that keeps track of information that can be shared or viewed by anyone.

Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize numerous sectors, including finance, supply chain management, healthcare, voting systems, and more. It enables secure and transparent peer-to-peer transactions, eliminates the need for intermediaries, and provides a new level of trust and efficiency in various processes.

BUSINESS VALUE IMPACTS POSSIBLE with Blockchain

• Better Trust -
  If you could build better trust would you?  zero-trust model, immutable transaction history, smart contracts enforce business rules for transactions, signed transactions
  
  • see trust engineering concepts (. m TOIP Trust Over IP#Key DLT features create a proof system )
    
• Process Efficiency - may add value over processes that rely heavily on intermediaries - may simplify processes, reduce time & cost, reconciliations, rework
  
  
• Transparency - auditable transaction history access based on roles with public and private data support ( eg an IBM trade for 100 shares has both public and private data ) and better data quality
  
  
• Security - blockchain transactions may be more secure than current systems

Blockchain is a technology that supports MANY types of solutions ( similar to database ) - only of them is crypto

Blockchain Challenges

• Scale - doesn't scale as well as database for many solutions
  
  
• Performance – doesn't perform as well as database for many solutions
  
  
• Maturity - less mature technology with higher upgrade and migration costs to new solutions, product versions ( EVM POW to POS change etc )
  
  
• Standardization - see SQL, DRDA standards etc for mature standards providing portability, interoperability, stable platform evolution vs blockchain arena today
  
  
• Tools - less mature standard tools available than data world ( see Hyperledger etc ) with more lock-in on proprietary vendor platforms
  
  
• DeFi religion in solution design
  • failure to identify existing solutions that solve the problem in favor of implementing blockchain
  • trying to fit blockchain to every use case ( it's just 1 tool in the toolbox ) >> use cases, not technologies, should drive solution design
  • failure to identify legacy challenges blockchain solutions have the same as traditional technologies ( re-architecture, re-platforming etc )
  • assuming decentralization is always a value >> blockchain decentralization in practice is rarely a net gain in value
  • DAO ( Decentralized Autonomous Organization ) is governance model for a consortium, not a network design

Blockchain 50 - 2020

Michael - Congrats on the new role at Forbes!

I'm busy researching more on my great grandmother and delivering an enterprise blockchain seminar this Thursday ---

https://mailchi.mp/paramountsoft.net/enterprise-blockchain-workshop

I want to use your article on the Blockchain 50 ( 2020 ) as the starting point to show where blockchain is in use now.

Let me know if this is the right link:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeldelcastillo/2020/02/19/blockchain-50/#2681d9fe7553

Thanks very much,

Jim

Session 3 - Enterprise and Identity Blockchains

swt-enterprise-and-identity-blockchain-concepts-v3.pptx

Concepts on:

• Blockchain
• Enterprise Blockchain
• Identity Blockchain
• Finding Blockchain Value in your Organization

EBC Slide Set

Paramount Workshop 1 - Enterprise Blockchain Concepts & Value

https://mailchi.mp/paramountsoft.net/enterprise-blockchain-workshop

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Introduction

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Jim Mason bio

Senior DLT Architect - DTCC

Blockchain Practice Director with

Paramount Solutions Software - an IT solution services provider with focus on Digital Transformation, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Analytics and more

My Experience covers:

• IBM, Fidelity, Citizens Bank and more
• Hyperledger Fabric documentation team - 3 years
• MOBI - core teams on VID, CMDM standards
• VINblock tracking vehicle registrations in an online market, 
• Cloud data analytics & data services for dealers
• Big data services & analytics for Apple CustomerCare,
• IoT integrations for event automation

The session .. EBC concepts & value – at 50,000 feet quickly

We need to focus on:

1. what it is
2. value delivered
3. sample use cases
4. keys to success

We'll provide slides via email to all registered attendees

as well as answers to selected questions

what is ebc?

- visual > nodes net, shared immutable ledger, dist transactions, scontracts, consensus, msp, orderers, msp, ca, wallets, tokens

Refs

https://www.uspsdelivers.com/4-ways-blockchain-can-be-used-throughout-the-supply-chain/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwsYb0BRCOARIsAHbLPhEpYX0ZWU6NsDXjXVLtlMcwwEFQsSl_CXlB_wvkMRjIRV9eKZSmFxwaAiOFEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Basic blockchains ( DLT )

1. Peer Network - host organizations: each maintain a copy of shared ledger in synch using smart contracts
2. Immutable, shared ledger - chain of write-only transaction blocks ordered by date distributed across host organizations
3. Smart contract - secured program implements a contract between parties to validate, write transactions on the ledger with event support
4. Consensus  method- policies define how transactions are approved, posted to the ledger
5. Governance services to manage the network

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Key-Elements-of-Blockchain-Systems_fig1_327711685

Enterprise Blockchain Differences

chart  bc vs ebc differences or see the Fabric slide - Features and Impacts

https://hyperledger-fabric.readthedocs.io/en/release-2.0/key_concepts.html

• Introduction
• Hyperledger Fabric Model
• Blockchain network
• Identity
• Membership Service Provider (MSP)
• Policies
• Peers
• Ledger
• The Ordering Service
• Smart Contracts and Chaincode
• Fabric chaincode lifecycle
• Private data
• Channel capabilities
• Use Cases

smart contracts & transaction flow

existing

Which existing contracts are candidates for smart contracts?

https://www.globaltrademag.com/how-to-save-time-and-money-with-blockchain-smart-contracts/

1. Use factur3.io on the existing contractual relationships
2. are there trust issues, costs, risks in the relationships?  true with external contracts vs internal
3. are there contracts difficult to execute between parties ( vs simple ones that run well all the time )?
4. is there extensive paper documentation required with signatures ?
5. are there counter party risks between companies on contract execution?
6. are there frequent reconciliations, rework, returns, losses, inspections, discounts that occur?
7. what data is currently used in the existing processes ?
8. should the data inputs be automated, improved?
9. what audits and compliance issues exist?

current network compared to blockchain network

> visual + issues – show ETL model – separate db view

Given defined transactions and agreed contracts, which is better? Why?

https://hyperledger-fabric.readthedocs.io/en/release-2.0/blockchain.html

Current Business Networks - Integration Challenges

Sample scenario looks at commercial paper life cycle

Each organization has separate database with security, maintenance issues

Intermediaries needed for validations to reduce counter party risks

Added delays, errors, rework, audits, costs, risks, inefficiencies, compliance issues

ebc view

> visual + impacts – show mult shared writes to shared db view

https://hyperledger-fabric.readthedocs.io/en/release-2.0/blockchain.html

Blockchain Business Network - Coordination Benefits

Trusted, shared, historical, single version of the truth for all

Client apps call smart contracts to write to the ledger

Smart contracts write approved, signed transactions to shared, immutable ledger

Fewer delays, errors, rework, audits, costs, risks, inefficiencies, compliance issues

Coordination creates a Value Chain Network ( VCN )

Refs

https://www.uspsdelivers.com/is-blockchain-right-for-your-supply-chain/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwsYb0BRCOARIsAHbLPhH44bxpHigIQZh07CtFFwnHwVJ8BkCbA63nfMxoAzdfX0fxvVDxOx8aAlbkEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Need ?

multiple participants in a BVN with counter party risk

if I pay you, will you deliver the goods and services as agreed?

Compare to current solutions

independently developed

multiple data movements

EBC potential values

<< can a blockchain add value slide + compliance model >>

Visual – id, shared system of record - trust, transparency, security, privacy, confidentiality, perf, track and trace, chain of custody, contracts, governance, automation
>> more value w iot, big data, data services, analytics, automation, ML

Faster transactions and data

Better quality data with defined smart contracts for transactions, data validations

Trust in network participants with reputations

Reduced friction with known members, defined roles, rules for counter-party risk, governance

Compliance with regulations

Lower operations costs when automated with events, AI

Coorindated digital value network - more than integrated

Enterprise Blockchain Platform Choices

> many vs viable vs fabric = highest in forbes 50 for a reason

Forbes Blockchain 50 - major blockchain solution case studies

Forbes Blockchain 50 article
Edited by Michael del Castillo and Matt Schifrin

https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeldelcastillo/2020/02/19/blockchain-50/#2681d9fe7553

Highlights large companies using blockchain solutions
Key impacts: speed business processes, increase transparency, lower costs, improve compliance on value chain networks
Great place to understand blockchain value delivered
I made assumptions on which blockchain platforms they focused on

Compare Key Enterprise Platforms: Fabric,  Ethereum  Corda

Platforms

open-source

permissioned

private data

consensus

tokens

performance

Hyperledger - an Open Blockchain Solution provider

are you joining an existing network?

No need for Hyperledger

do you need to build a ledger or a network?

Hyperledger is a great starting point

Platforms vs Support Services

Focus only on Fabric today

Fabric Features and Impacts

features

A different type of distributed ledger
Users have digital identities to access
Transactions are signed by users
Endorsed transactions
Transactions hashed in sequence in blocks
Transactions are “write-only”
Smart contracts create transactions
Can integrate with payments, tokens
Public or private?
Permissioned or permissionless?
Options for private data
Event support

Impacts

Shared real-time data across organizations
Trusted, secured identity for users
Proof who created a transaction
Proof transactions are approved
Proof transactions occurred at a set time
Proof that transactions are not changed
Authorized access only, no direct data access
Enables payments, incentives for users
Who can read a blockchain
Who can write to a blockchain
Who can read shared, private transactions
Automated workflows with transaction finality

fabric networks

– logical vs physical nets w integrated svcs, data?

existing 

Blockchain networks with only a few organizations

Every organization may be a host on the network and the network can perform well

Blockchain networks with many organizations

A logical blockchain network may be created with

A few large host organizations running the physical network of nodes

Many participant organizations that join the network but do not host it and do not exist as nodes

An example would be OEM auto manfacturers and car dealers. A few large OEMs and many thousands of small car dealers.

OEMs might host nodes on the network

Dealers join as members but don’t host

fabric ebc sfw stack

– platform independent, integrated, managed

existing

fabric environment  ( skip ??? )

– user = roles, authn, authz, ids, wallets, client apps > services > smart contracts

org.user event flow – schedule a truck

org.sensor automated event flow – schedule a truck

fabric private data

existing

uc0 - blockchain success requirements

standard project success criteria +++

committed roles for sponsors, owners, champions, business partners, governance teams, implementation partners

clear business case defined for all participant roles

right blockchain platform to fit the use case

successful pilot based on business roles,

uc1 – tradelens --- opp > solution > impacts ( cancelled 2022 )

https://www.tradelens.com/

opportunity

high costs of separate data integration - $2T savings

poor visibility on shipments

slow payments

costly documentation management

solution

https://www.tradelens.com/

TradeLens permissioned blockchain

Value chain network integrates suppliers, carriers, owners and more

role-based authorizations and private data ensure confidentiality

uses Hyperledger Fabric blockchain to store proofs

impacts

coordinates owners, carriers, warehouses, ports, terminals and authorities

fast automation and approval of shipping documents, payments

improved trust across all parties

all parties have immediate access to their information

information is private, restricted to authorized parties

provides an online marketplace for 3rd party apps and services

uc2 – food trust for recalls

Food trust supply chain connects Food Trust benefits

https://www.ibm.com/products/food-trust

opportunity

Many participants to integrate separately across supply chains

high support costs

poor traceability of products leads to broad recalls

difficulties proving chain of custody

documentation issues can lead to slow payments

solution

IBM Food Trust Network

BAAS - Blockchain As A Service

links growers, processors, distributors and retailers in single value chain

Decentralized governance organization sets operations rules

uses Hyperledger Fabric blockchain to store proofs

impacts

more than 15,000 stores in 33 countries connected

not controlled by 1 company

improves traceability of goods through supply chain

lower recall costs

provides chain of custody

safer, more efficient, transparent supply chain

uc3 – verified.me

https://verified.me/

https://verified.me/how-it-works/

opportunity

no universal method for organizations, individuals to provde identity

reliance on existing paper documents and manual workflows

separate data stores for organizations verifying others

individuals may expose more personal information than needed

documents less secure, get lost

can't automatically revoke access on paper documents

solution

SecureKey Technologies partnered with British Columbia

created digital identities for indviduals and organizations

fully encryped identity and access management

uses Hyperledger Fabric blockchain to store proofs

impacts

new, secure way to verify your identity

get faster access to products, services and support online, in person or on phone

helps you verify your identity quickly and securely, using personal information that

you consent to share from your Connections.

Verified.Me reduces oversharing – you choose when and with whom you want to share your personal information. You are always in contro

uc4 – pss sum:

f2plate, sahoja, nsf ( iot, auto, ml ),
utilities

existing

fabric opps > automated contracts, workflows, integration, trust, intelligence

Can Enterprise Blockchain add value to your BVN ?

<< adapted from the question list is ebc right for you – fab concepts flows >>

Is a shared, persistent data store useful? Maybe

Is there a need for shared data and data privacy? Maybe

Is improving trust and transparency in our business network a goal? Maybe

Is a complete, accurate historical record of all changes useful? Maybe

Is tracking consent, agreement and signatures important? Maybe

Is reducing friction, risk and settlement times important? Maybe

Are the transactions supporting business contracts? Probably

Are compliance and audit important? Probably

Do multiple parties need to add data or process transactions? Probably

If half of these factors apply to your use case, blockchain may add a lot of value

Potential Value Points

re-think BVN outside your organization

who are then end customers?

what are the steps needed to supply goods or services?

integrate, coordinate, automate

hyperchain labs

Identity - KYC, KYS

Trust

Confidentiality

Privacy

M3 - Mason Maturity Model for DLT and VCN

BVN > VCN =  connected > integrated > coordinated > measured > governed > automated > smart

Review the DLT Key Pillars for maturity model inclusion so we show by service layer the maturity

Use the DMAIC model regarding measurement maturity ( Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control )

capabilities for Mason Maturity Model include:

transparent

verifiable

resilient

configurable

measurable

monitorable

maintainable 

manageable

extensible

supportable

BOA - Tokenomics

boa-tokenomics-v1

Governance Concepts: DAO, VCN or ?

Governance Concepts gdoc

see>> DLT concepts & principles#DecentralizedAutonomousOrganization(DAO)

BTP - where r u? > solution process – discovery, opportunity, definition, design, delivery, verify, support, grow

blockchain transformation process

our solution approach

metagility + boa + bos

deliver business solutions with blockchain

define personas for each role in the network

review current challenges for each

identify counter-party risks for transactions

define common transaction rules

design blockchain network model

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/4-excuses-avoiding-blockchainand-why-dont-hold-up-gigo-joseph/?published=t

Jim invites

script to send emails or just linkedin messages

Key Concepts

Is the Blockchain Shared Ledger Concept New ?  The First Blockchain

What If I Told You ... Trust Fuels the World

Potential Value Opportunities

Data marketplaces using Blockchain

Andy Martin

Potential Challenges

Candidate Solutions

Old Visa Article with Some Good Ideas at the time on Enterprise Blockchain

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BsJw0HV2jlz5xHvC5RTCnedhRbRjOv9K/view?usp=drive_link

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