Blockchain Interoperable Digital Objects

Abstract

The future of distributed ledger technology such as blockchain is dependent on its ability to interact and integrate with other systems. Therefore, interoperability has become a fundamental issue that needs to be addressed. The emerging category of crypto-assets are managed and understood using different frameworks. There is, therefore, a need for a unified classification of crypto-assets. This work aims to bring some clarity to and understanding on interoperable crypto-assets and their characteristics. This paper categorizes digital crypto-assets for the purpose of implementing interoperability. The categorization of crypto-assets is based on their functionalities and their purpose. An interoperability scenario has been given for the defined crypto-asset classes.