Here is the text from DOD analysis of blockchain which is relevant to this discussion:
See:
https://www.crowell.com/files/Potential-Uses-of-Blockchain-Technology-In-DoD.pdfToo many recent DLT experiments or proofs of concept have focused solely on the technology.
They have been conceived and developed by a single entity emulating a value chain across
simulated network participants. These are great technology learning experiences and should not
be undervalued as such. However, the technology is the easiest part of implementing these new
business processes or models. The harder part is getting true networks to come together and
develop workable and agreeable operating and governance structures. A network participant
must perceive value in participation and believe that the policies, intellectual property,
governance structures and business values embodied protect their mission or business model.
A network framework that provides the necessary operational and governance structure with the
network or consortium at its core also needs to cover five additional key factors, which each
have their own unique considerations:
• Operations – designating day-to-day operations and maintenance responsibilities.
• Business impacts – understanding impacts to core business processes.
• Compliance – adapting to accommodate potentially varied rules and regulations.
• Talent – sourcing the right people to lead implementation and sustain the operations.
• Technology – navigating through rapid technological changes.
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Ken Huang , Chair, Blockchain Security Working Group, CSA GC
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Original Message:
Sent: Jul 01, 2020 11:19:24 AM
From: Urmila Nagvekar
Subject: DLTSF-SUBGROUP Proposal for new Subgroups
Hello Everyone,
Here are a few items currently missing from the list of sub-groups. Should we look at forming two additional sub-groups ? Open to feedback. Thanks. Urmila
1. Blockchain Governance: This handles the software rules that codifies the architecture of a blockchain as decided by the business owner.
It is responsible for:
1) Inter-System Dependencies - Blockchains are not all self-sufficient. Thought needs to be given to the inter-system dependencies that a blockchain would rely on to operate. This is in addition to the Third party ecosystem of DApps. For example Blockchains may need to interface with other Blockchains/Proprietary databases to function.
2) Codebase creation: Coding from scratch or leveraging existing frameworks
3) Rules Agreement : that joint venture owners decide on how to operate the network ( example: who is accountable for an incident ?)
4) Protocol Governance: when/ how and if to change a protocol to align with business needs
2. Networks: This is a critical component that handles the overall Communication protocol to the entire P2P Network as well as the details of the Transaction Processing & its validation.
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Urmila Nagvekar
President
Smart Cyber Defense
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