Ethereum Interoperability: Bridging Oracle Blockchain Platform and EVM Networks

Understanding Blockchain Interoperability

The growing adoption of both public and permissioned blockchains has created an increasing demand for interoperability solutions. Key use cases include:

• Cross-ledger asset exchanges
• Linking permissioned blockchain business transactions with public blockchain cryptocurrency payments
• Publishing proof of permissioned blockchain transactions on public blockchains

To address these needs, Oracle Blockchain Platform offers robust interoperability with Ethereum and other EVM-based networks through standardized web3 communication protocols.

How Ethereum-Oracle Interoperability Works

The interoperability functions operate by:

1. Integrating a Geth Ethereum client within the REST proxy host
2. Enabling coordination through a single REST API called atomicTransactions
3. Implementing an optimized two-phase commit protocol for Oracle Blockchain Platform and Ethereum/EVM transactions

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The atomicTransactions API

This powerful API allows you to:

• Send multiple chaincode transactions across multiple Oracle Blockchain Platform channels
• Optionally include Ethereum transactions that will execute alongside Oracle Blockchain Platform transactions

Transaction Workflow: Oracle vs. Ethereum

Key differences in transaction handling:

Oracle Blockchain Platform uses the Last Resource Commit (LRC) optimization when including Ethereum transactions in atomic workflows:

1. All Oracle Blockchain Platform transactions reach prepared state

2. Ethereum transaction executes

   • Success: Oracle transactions commit
   • Failure: Oracle transactions roll back

Understanding Ethereum Transaction Finality

Ethereum transactions achieve finality when included in an immutable block. Control finality checking with these parameters:

• finalityParams: Determines whether to check finality and waiting period (blocks or seconds)

Best practices:

• Public Ethereum (mainnet): Wait for 6 blocks (~1 hour)
• Private Ethereum: Often no wait needed

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NFT Transfers Between Oracle Blockchain Platform and Ethereum

The atomicTransactions API enables seamless NFT transfers through smart contract interactions. This allows atomic transfer of:

• NFT ownership
• Token attributes (ID, price, history)
• Metadata between platforms

Step-by-Step NFT Transfer Process

1. Burn NFT on Oracle Blockchain Platform

   • Call burnNFT method to remove NFT from Hyperledger Fabric chaincode
   • Supported standards: Enhanced ERC-721 and ERC-1155

2. Mint NFT on Ethereum

   • Use parameters returned from burnNFT to call smart contract

   • Implement mintNFT method with custom attributes:

     • to: Ethereum address
     • id: Numeric token ID
     • price: NFT price
     • tokenHistory: Transaction history

Smart Contract Requirements

For successful interoperability:

1. Token ID Format: Must be numeric string (convertible to integer)

2. Token URI Standards:

   • ERC-1155: ID-substituted format (e.g., https://token-cdn-domain/{id}.json)
   • ERC-721: Base URI + token URI format (e.g., http://api.myproject.example.com/token/)
3. ABI Generation: Use Remix IDE and regenerate after contract changes

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the advantage of using atomicTransactions API?

The API simplifies complex cross-platform transactions by handling coordination automatically, reducing development complexity and ensuring atomicity.

How long does an Ethereum transfer take?

Public mainnet transfers typically require ~1 hour (6 blocks) for finality, while private networks can confirm almost instantly.

Can I transfer any type of NFT?

Currently supported are enhanced ERC-721 and ERC-1155 standards. The NFT must comply with URI format requirements for successful transfer.

What happens if the Ethereum transaction fails?

The entire atomic transaction rolls back, including any prepared Oracle Blockchain Platform transactions, maintaining consistency.

Is there a size limit for atomic transactions?

While no hard limit exists, extremely large transactions may encounter gas limits on Ethereum or timeouts in coordination.

How do I monitor the status of atomic transactions?

The API returns comprehensive status information that can be tracked through completion, including finality confirmation.