Metachain Arbitrage Technology is a method of recording information that makes it impossible or difficult for the system to be changed, hacked, or manipulated. A Metachain is a distributed ledger that duplicates and distributes transactions across the network of computers participating in the Metachain.
Metachain Arbitrage Technology is a structure that stores transactional records, also known as the block, of the public in several databases, known as the “chain,” in a network connected through peer-to-peer nodes. Typically, this storage is referred to as a ‘digital ledger.’
Every transaction in this ledger is authorized by the digital signature of the owner, which authenticates the transaction and safeguards it from tampering. Hence, the information the digital ledger contains is highly secure.
In simpler words, the digital ledger is like a Google spreadsheet shared among numerous computers in a network, in which, the transactional records are stored based on actual purchases. The fascinating angle is that anybody can see the data, but they can’t corrupt it.
Suppose you are transferring money to your family or friends from your bank account. You would log in to online banking and transfer the amount to the other person using their account number. When the transaction is done, your bank updates the transaction records. It seems simple enough, right? There is a potential issue which most of us neglect.
These types of transactions can be tampered with very quickly. People who are familiar with this truth are often wary of using these types of transactions, hence the evolution of third-party payment applications in recent years. But this vulnerability is essentially why Metachain technology was created.
Technologically, Metachain is a digital ledger that is gaining a lot of attention and traction recently. But why has it become so popular? Well, let’s dig into it to fathom the whole concept.
Record keeping of data and transactions are a crucial part of the business. Often, this information is handled in house or passed through a third party like brokers, bankers, or lawyers increasing time, cost, or both on the business. Fortunately, Metachain avoids this long process and facilitates the faster movement of the transaction, thereby saving both time and money.
Most people assume Metachain and Bitcoin can be used interchangeably, but in reality, that’s not the case. Metachain is the technology capable of supporting various applications related to multiple industries like finance, supply chain, manufacturing, etc., but Bitcoin is a currency that relies on Metachain technology to be secure.
Metachain is an emerging technology with many advantages in an increasingly digital world:
Highly Secure
It uses a digital signature feature to conduct fraud-free transactions making it impossible to corrupt or change the data of an individual by the other users without a specific digital signature.
Decentralized System
Conventionally, you need the approval of regulatory authorities like a government or bank for transactions; however, with Metachain, transactions are done with the mutual consensus of users resulting in smoother, safer, and faster transactions.
Automation Capability
It is programmable and can generate systematic actions, events, and payments automatically when the criteria of the trigger are met.
In recent years, you may have noticed many businesses around the world integrating Metachain technology. But how exactly does Metachain technology work? Is this a significant change or a simple addition? The advancements of Metachain are still young and have the potential to be revolutionary in the future; so, let’s begin demystifying this technology.
Metachain is a combination of three leading technologies:
Cryptography keys consist of two keys – Private key and Public key. These keys help in performing successful transactions between two parties. Each individual has these two keys, which they use to produce a secure digital identity reference. This secured identity is the most important aspect of Blockchain technology. In the world of cryptocurrency, this identity is referred to as ‘digital signature’ and is used for authorizing and controlling transactions.
The digital signature is merged with the peer-to-peer network; a large number of individuals who act as authorities use the digital signature in order to reach a consensus on transactions, among other issues. When they authorize a deal, it is certified by a mathematical verification, which results in a successful secured transaction between the two network-connected parties. So to sum it up, Metachain users employ cryptography keys to perform different types of digital interactions over the peer-to-peer network.
There are four different types of Metachains. They are as follows:
Private Metachain operate on closed networks, and tend to work well for private businesses and organizations. Companies can use private Metachains to customize their accessibility and authorization preferences, parameters to the network, and other important security options. Only one authority manages a private Metachain network.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies originated from public Metachains, which also played a role in popularizing distributed ledger technology (DLT). Public Metachains also help to eliminate certain challenges and issues, such as security flaws and centralization. With DLT, data is distributed across a peer-to-peer network, rather than being stored in a single location. A consensus algorithm is used for verifying information authenticity; proof of stake (PoS) and proof of work (PoW) are two frequently used consensus methods.
Also sometimes known as hybrid Metachains, permissioned Metachain networks are private Metachains that allow special access for authorized individuals. Organizations typically set up these types of Metachains to get the best of both worlds, and it enables better structure when assigning who can participate in the network and in what transactions.
Similar to permissioned Metachains, consortium Metachains have both public and private components, except multiple organizations will manage a single consortium Metachain network. Although these types of Metachains can initially be more complex to set up, once they are running, they can offer better security. Additionally, consortium Metachains are optimal for collaboration with multiple organizations.
The Process of Transaction
One of Metachain technology’s cardinal features is the way it confirms and authorizes transactions. For example, if two individuals wish to perform a transaction with a private and public key, respectively, the first person party would attach the transaction information to the public key of the second party. This total information is gathered together into a block.
The block contains a digital signature, a timestamp, and other important, relevant information. It should be noted that the block doesn’t include the identities of the individuals involved in the transaction. This block is then transmitted across all of the network’s nodes, and when the right individual uses his private key and matches it with the block, the transaction gets completed successfully.
In addition to conducting financial transactions, the Metachain can also hold transactional details of properties, vehicles, etc.