Steemit Crypto Academy/S13W3 Contest – Account Abstraction
Account abstraction is defined as separation of logic of an account from its underline implementation and it is a concept that is widely using in programming. It gives permission to developers for the creation of more flexible and modular code by keeping specific details of account's operation in abstraction.
If I talk about in simple words then account abstraction gives permission to programmers to be more focused on what rather than focusing on how while working with the accounts so it gives opportunity to provide a high level of abstraction due to which it becomes more easier to write and to maintain the code
Operating principles of account abstraction
1. Separation of Concerns:
Separation of concerns is main principle behind account abstraction which divides functions of an account in different layers and each of them are responsible for a specific aspect so it gives permission to developers to focus on different parts of code without having any worries regarding implementation details of other layers.
2. Interface Definition:
Account abstraction also have requirement of clear interface for the purpose of specifying properties of an account and this is a interface which serves as a contract which includes that any implementation of an account must be adhere to. Developers can have interaction with the account by the use of some standard methods regardless of implementation which are underlying.
3. Implementation Independence:
By account abstraction, implementation of an account which is underlying could be replaced without having any effect on the code that have an interaction with it.It provide more flexibility because developers can switch between implementations of account without any modification in the code that uses it.
4. Encapsulation:
Encapsulation is also promoted by account abstraction and it means that internal data and internal working of an account would remain hidden from any outside thing and only important information and functions would be exposed through a proper interface which would maintain code and security by the prevention of any unauthorized access to sensitive information.
5. Code Reusability:
Account abstraction also permits code reusability because once interface becomes defined then based upon different requirements multiple implementations of account could be created which promotes modularity as well as helps in reduction of duplication, as developers could leverage existing implementations for different scenarios and purposes.
6. Testability and Debugging:
Testability and debugging is also very easy by account abstraction because separation of logic of an account from implementation details can create test cases by developers without giving them tension related to underlying implementation which improco overall reliability and quality of code also.
7. Scalability:
Scalability of a system could also be contributed by account abstraction because when logic of an account decouple from its implementation then developers could scale each layer in independent way which leads to better performance and more scalability.
Adopting account abstraction could have some of the very significant implications I am explaining below;
1. Simplified User Experience:
Blockchain technology is accessible to buy the range of audience and it is all done by account abstraction because with the subtraction complexity which are related to account management users can have more good interaction with blockchain by using different interfaces which are familiar so it can encourage and attract more people to participate in blockchain based applications.
2. Enhanced Privacy and Security:
In blockchain security and privacy could be very enhanced by account abstraction because with encapsulation of internal data and working of account sensitive information would remain protected from any unauthorized approach and the use of standard interface and secure coding would help eliminating the risks of attacks.
3. Interoperability and Integration:
At different blockchains interoperability and integration could be facilitated by account abstraction. By the use of standard interface developers consider very easy to build bridges and connectors that enable communication and exchange of data across different platforms.It provides great opportunities for collaboration and innovations in blockchain.
4. Flexibility and Modularity:
Account abstraction also provides great flexibility as well as modularity in blockchain because developers have a choice of switching between different account implementations without having any effect on codes that having interaction with them. It makes blockchain application more adoptable to changing requirements when it enables adoption of new account models as well as integration of extra features and functions.
5. Scalability and Performance:
Account abstraction could serve as contribution to more scalability and performance of blockchain because by separation of logic of account from its implementation developers have an opportunity for optimizing and scaling each layer in independent way so this approach permits for good management of resources and also helps in improving overall efficiency of blockchain.
6. Smart Contract Development:
Account abstraction can also implement for small contract development and small contracts are agreements that are self executing and their run on blockchain and buy adoption of account abstraction developers can be more focused on logic and functionality of small contracts without getting bogged down in other technical details for account management. Separation of these concerns can play a role in streamlining the developmental processes and making it is easier to create robust small contracts.
7. Ecosystem Growth and Innovation:
Account abstraction can also foster growth of ecosystem and innovation in blockchain and it provides more friendly environment to developers for participation in building blockchain based applications and increase interaction and participation can lead do more use cases and improved experiences of users and emergence of new business models also.
There could be various methods that can be applied for integration of account extraction into existing blockchain system so let's discuss the following method.
1. Protocol Upgrades:
Protocol upgrade is one of the most significant method to integrate account abstraction which involves making modifications to under lying blockchain protocols for supporting new account abstraction important features. Hard forks and soft forks could be implemented depending upon level of consensus required for making modifications. Protocol upgrade permits for more integrated account abstraction into existing blockchain.
2. Smart Contract Frameworks:
Asian off account abstraction could also begin through small contract frameworks because they provide a layer of abstraction at top of blockchain that make it very easy to develop and deploy small contracts and by the incorporation of account abstraction features in these frameworks developers could leverage existing infrastructure for building and interacting with abstracted accounts.
3. Middleware Layers:
Middleware layers would play great role for integration of account abstraction into a blockchain and these layers sit between blockchain protocol as well as user interface and then provide extra functionalities and abstractions so by the implementation of account abstractions logic with middleware layer, developers have opportunity for the enhancement of user experience and simplyfying the interactions in between the blockchain.
4. Developer Libraries and SDKs:
For facilitation of integration of account abstraction developer libraries as well as software development kids could play great role.Pre-built functions are provided by these libraries that developers can utilise for interacting with blockchain system. New features are easily incorporated by developers without having to build everything from scratch, by the involvement of account abstraction functionalities within these libraries.
5. Standardization Efforts:
In the integration of account abstraction standard effects can be very helpful so by the establishment of industry and wide standards as well as best practices developers can give surety to compatibility between different implementations. Creation of specifications ,implementation of references as well as collaboration in between different projects of blockchain could be included in standard efforts.
6. Community Consensus:
Community consensus is also a great requirement for integration of account abstraction because it involves engagement between community, developers and also users for the discussion and agreement on proposed modifications so community consensus ensure that integration process is clear and transparent as well as aligned with specific goals.
7. Testnets and Pilot Programs:
Testnets and pilot programs could be very helpful for integration of account abstraction because it can stimulate real world situations for receiving feedback from users and other developers so these testing environments give permission for resolution of any issue which is potential before the integration of account abstraction.
Integration of account abstraction into steem blockchain can bring different benefits so lets have a look on some of them.
1. Enhanced Privacy:
Privacy can be enhanced for steem users by account abstraction. Sensitive data can be hidden from public by the abstraction of account details as well as transactions so all those users who really consider their privacy valuable it could be valuable for all of them.
2. Improved Scalability:
Scalability of the steem blockchain can also leads to improvement by account abstraction because by the reduction of amount of data stored on blockchain it can help in elleviation of storage and processing requirements which leads to transactions to be occur in more fast way and increase overall scalability in this way.
3. Flexibility in Account Structures:
There could be more flexibility in account structures at steem blockchain by account abstraction which enables for the creation of complex account hierarchies like multi signature or small contract controlled accounts and due to flexibility it can give opportunity to developers and users for the creation of innovative applications at steem blockchain.
4. Enhanced Security:
Security is considered most important at steem blockchain by users and it can also be enhanced in great way by account abstraction because by the abstraction of account personal details or sensitive details it make difficult for malicious actors for targeting on some specific accounts and it help in the protection of users funds so in this way security remains ensured.
5. Interoperability with Other Blockchains:
Interoperability with other blockchains and between steem blockchain can be enabled by account abstraction because integration with other blockchain and facilitation of cross chain transactions become more easier by the abstraction of account details. It creates opportunities for collaboration and interacting between different blockchain systems.
6. Simplified User Experience:
At steem blockchain user experience can also simplify by account abstraction. Abstracting of account details and transactions it becomes easier for users for having good interaction with blockchain without any need to understand other technical complexities so it help new users to make this blockchain accessible to wide range of audience.
7. Smart Contract Capabilities:
Integration of small contract capabilities at steem blockchain can be enabled by account abstraction so by the abstraction of account details it becomes possible for executing logical and automate transactions through smaller contracts which could enable creation of decentralized applications and small contract based services at steem blockchain.
There are some potential drawbacks which are associating with account abstraction so I am explaining them by the help of an example so let's discuss it in detail.
- Account abstraction have a drawback of increasing complexity and when specially it is introduced to a user then according to user experience it seems to be very complex because when account details and transactions are abstracted away then users consider it very challenging to understand and have interaction with blockchain.
For example;
If I say that steem blockchain is integrating account extraction and is introducing another way for management of accounts then users now have to navigate another complex system for account hieraarchies and small contract controlled accounts rather than using traditional usernames
This modification would be very challenging for existing users that are habitual to the simplicity of their traditional users names so that would be requirement for learning new concepts and understanding the intricacies by them and adjustment of their work flows according to it. This level of complexity could be discouraging for some users which could be another disadvantage of account abstraction you can consider.
There would also be requirement from developers for updating their applications for accommodation of modifications when account abstraction would be introduced so it would be very time taking and compatibility issues could also be developed for applications that are not very immediate to be compatible with new account abstraction model so in this way definitely there would be a need of other development resources for implementation and maintenance of new system so it is also a drawback.
With account abstraction use security risks could also increase because as account abstraction is helpful in enhancement of security in some ways so on the other hand it also introduces new attack vectors which need to be addressed in a very careful way so any mistake or flaws in implementation of account abstraction could be exploited by malicious actors which can put funds of users and overall security at risk.
These were some of the general drawbacks I have discussed but if we do thorough testing and we ensures user friendly interface and implementation of security measures then these drawbacks can be minimized to their maximum extent.
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I agree. With better user experience, the blockchain can attract many users as Users will also stay after having better user experience.
Great Post.
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