Baseline Protocol
Baseline Protocol Interoperability project will significantly advance the integration, testing, and demonstration capabilities of the Baseline Protocol, leading to enhanced interoperability and usability in real-world applications. The Project builds on the previous stages of product development in several key areas:
- Establishing a coherent strategy, ensuring all participants are aligned with the project goals and timelines.
- Development of test fixtures based on detailed user stories will enhance the robustness and functionality
- Comprehensive documentation and showcasing the protocol’s capabilities in live settings will facilitate understanding and adoption.
The Project will deliver a secure data synchronization framework that enables private business data sharing across blockchain networks without exposing sensitive information, using zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs). Test fixtures will simulate real-world scenarios to validate the protocol’s functionality and interoperability across varied business contexts. Modular software components, designed for easy integration with existing enterprise systems, will support flexible implementation. Comprehensive documentation, including user guides, developer manuals, and compliance checklists, will further aid adoption and integration. A live public demonstration will showcase the interoperability and performance of the protocol to targeted stakeholders, followed by a project completion report that details scalability metrics, regulatory compliance, and efficiency benchmarks, along with recommendations for broader deployment across sectors
- Motivation for the project: Organizations prioritize data security and need transparent, auditable systems. The Baseline Protocol addresses this by enabling secure data synchronization without exposing sensitive information, reducing fraud and improving operational efficiency.
- Generic use case description: Secure synchronization of business processes and data across enterprises without sharing sensitive information, using zero-knowledge proofs for verification and blockchain as middleware for data consistency verification.
- Essential functionalities: Zero-knowledge proofs for data verification; Secure messaging layer for encrypted communication; Blockchain middleware for tamper-proof record keeping; Automated data synchronization across systems Integration with existing enterprise systems.
- How these functionalities can be integrated within the software ecosystem: The solution offers both SaaS and on-premise deployment options, integrating with existing ERP systems like SAP. It uses modular components and standard interfaces to ensure compatibility with existing enterprise infrastructure.
- Gap being addressed: Traditional methods like EDI and VAN lack flexibility and scalability, while current blockchain solutions either compromise privacy (public) or face scalability issues (private). Baseline Protocol addresses this by providing secure, scalable data synchronization without exposing sensitive data.
- Expected benefits achieved with the novel technology building blocks: Reduction in reconciliation costs; Increase in data accuracy; Increase in cross-industry collaborations; Minimized data breach risks; Reduced operational costs through automation; Enhanced regulatory compliance.
- Potential demonstration scenario: Public demonstration showcasing banking data synchronization between an anchor company, its business partners, and banks, demonstrating privacy-preserving data validation within a zero-trust architecture under zero-knowledge conditions.
Team
Andreas Freud
Co-founder of the Baseline Protocol Standard, blockchain veteran 25+ years in business and technology advisory, PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics.
Ognjen Kurtić
Co-founder of Finspot, expert in fintech and blockchain integration. 14 years of industry experience with a focus on finance, insurance, and decentralized solutions.
Stefan Kostić
Versatile software engineer with a deep passion for high-quality code and robust software practices. 8 years of experience in blockchain and web technologies.
