A Fundamental Analysis of Standardization for Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies in ISO

Abstract

Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) are becoming important driving forces for a new round of scientific and technological development. The construction of blockchain information infrastructure has risen to a national strategic height. The industrial applications of Blockchain and DLT are developing and landing rapidly. At present, it has included many fields such as finance, government affairs and justice. At the same time, blockchain and DLT will have a far-reaching impact on international scientific, technological and economic development. For the healthy and orderly development of the blockchain and DLT industry, blockchain and DLT standards are being drafted, released and implemented one after another. This paper analyzes the current situation of international blockchain and DLT standardization and arranges the current situation of blockchain standardization working group in ISO. This paper introduces the organizational structure of ISO and the specific work of the working group, arranges all the blockchain related standards currently under development by ISO, and makes relevant analysis on the standard stage, standard content and standard classification; At the same time, it defines the direction of in-depth participation in ISO international standards and helps the development of international standardization of blockchain and DLT.