- What is Border Gateway Protocol and its drawbacks
- SCION – A new architecture for Sui's protection
- Benefits of SCION usage for Sui
Sui, the Layer 1 blockchain offering infinite horizontal scaling, announced that it will be the first blockchain to provide validators with protection against internet routing attacks, addressing Web 3.0 risks at the layer of underlying internet infrastructure.
What is Border Gateway Protocol and its drawbacks
The Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), created in the late 1980s, routes data between independent networks on the Internet. While scalable global routing was the focus at that time, security was not considered, making it possible for malicious actors to reroute traffic. For instance, in 2018, attackers rerouted MyEtherWallet DNS traffic, stealing over $17 million in Ethereum.
SCION – A new architecture for Sui's protection
Sui will be the first blockchain to integrate SCION – a next-generation network architecture that addresses major BGP vulnerabilities. Developed by a team of Swiss researchers, SCION ensures cryptographic protection of the internet. George Danezis, Chief Scientist at Mysten Labs, stated, 'SCION is the security layer that the internet desperately needs, built with security in mind from the ground up.'
Benefits of SCION usage for Sui
Integrating SCION into Sui provides unique resilience to network hijacking attacks. In the event of attacks on one network path, Sui can switch to another, improving resilience, availability, and protection against DDoS attacks. Additionally, supporting multiple paths reduces latency between nodes by 10% through path optimization.
Implementing SCION on Sui elevates the platform's protection and availability, making it a leading blockchain for critical infrastructure projects.
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