Algebras of UTxO blockchains

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Abstract

We condense the theory of UTxO blockchains down to a simple and compact set of four type equations (Idealised EUTxO), and to an algebraic characterisation (abstract chunk systems), and exhibit an adjoint pair of functors between them. This gives a novel account of the essential mathematical structures underlying blockchain technology, such as Bitcoin.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1034-1089
Number of pages56
JournalMathematical Structures in Computer Science
Volume31
Issue numberSpecial Issue 9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

Keywords

  • UTxO
  • abstract chunk systems
  • algebra
  • blockchain
  • nominal techniques

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mathematics (miscellaneous)
  • Computer Science Applications

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