Please describe your proposed solution.
Our proposed solution is centered around the development of a comprehensive framework that enables blockchain exploration. Wolfram Blockchain Labs (WBL) is committed to advancing the science of blockchains, recognizing that making blockchain data accessible is crucial for researchers to derive valuable insights.
Wolfram Integration Framework: Video Presentation
To achieve this, we have already demonstrated full integration with Cardano and five other blockchains, providing seamless access to its blockchain data. Building upon this foundation, our next step is to integrate Zcash, Litecoin, and Dash into our framework. By doing so, we will enable convenient cross-chain exploration, allowing researchers to gain comprehensive insights across multiple blockchains.
Typically, this integration process involves significant development and maintenance resources, as we ensure reliable blockchain access through our own nodes, facilitating both read and write capabilities. However, in the scope of this project, our primary focus will be on establishing read-only integration. Also, we will demonstrate it’s usefulness with connection to Zcash, Litecoin, and Dash, while leveraging public node services. This approach not only reduces development overhead but also ensures quicker future integrations by establishing a standardized integration framework.
In addition to the technical implementation, we understand the importance of supporting the community. To empower researchers, we will provide detailed documentation on the blockchain functions within our framework. This documentation will serve as a guide, enabling users to understand and utilize the functions effectively in their research.
In summary, our proposed solution aims to develop a robust framework that enables cross-chain exploration. This project will integrate Zcash, Litecoin, and Dash into our existing integration framework. By establishing read-only access, providing detailed documentation, and offering open-source Wolfram Language examples, we strive to empower researchers and create a collaborative ecosystem for blockchain exploration.
How does your proposed solution address the challenge and what benefits will this bring to the Cardano ecosystem?
With our Blockchain Integration Framework together with our existing Cardano integration, we are expanding the tools available to developers and researchers. This framework enables developers to explore multiple blockchains and leverage their unique features, simultaneously. This broader compatibility and expanded functionality can entice developers who have experience or interest in the integrated blockchains to participate in the Cardano ecosystem.
How do you intend to measure the success of your project?
Integration and Compatibility: Measure the number of successful integrations of the framework with different blockchain networks. Monitor the compatibility of the framework with Zcash, Litecoin, Dash, and potentially other blockchains.
Documentation and Resources: Evaluate the quality and usefulness of the documentation and resources provided for the framework. Receive feedback from users to ensure that the resources effectively support their needs.
Aspirational KPI: Each new blockchain integration to be completed within a week of submission.
Please describe your plans to share the outputs and results of your project?
We will provide examples in an open source Wolfram Language Notebook so researchers can learn quickly how to use the framework for their own exploration.