Selective Data Disclosure in Skyocean Platform

Note: This document provides an overview of selective data disclosure concepts and benefits. Implementation details and technical specifications are confidential.

Overview

Modern supply chain finance requires balancing transparency with privacy. The SKYOCEAN platform enables true decentralized selective data disclosure through innovative multi-domain architecture, ensuring that sensitive supply chain information is shared only with authorized stakeholders while maintaining complete decentralization and verifiability.

Architectural Philosophy

SKYOCEAN’s approach aligns with OriginTrail’s design philosophy of providing neutral, scalable infrastructure while enabling sophisticated business logic through custom application layers. Rather than attempting to hack complex business rules into the foundational protocol, SKYOCEAN implements domain-specific architecture that leverages DKG’s strengths while addressing complex stakeholder requirements through intelligent information organization.

Core Principle: Build business complexity on top of neutral, decentralized infrastructure rather than compromising the foundational protocol’s neutrality and scalability.

Our Approach: Multi-Domain Knowledge Architecture

Breaking Away from Central Filtering

Traditional selective disclosure systems rely on central filtering mechanisms that fundamentally compromise decentralization. SKYOCEAN’s breakthrough approach maintains true decentralization through:

  • Domain-Specific Information Architecture: Different types of information naturally separated by business domain
  • Network-Level Access Control: Cryptographic permission enforcement without central authority
  • Stakeholder-Centric Discovery: Natural information discovery based on role and authorization
  • No Central Filtering: Complete elimination of centralized query filtering systems

Intelligent Information Organization

The platform organizes trade information across specialized domains:

Trade Overview Domain

  • High-level trade information accessible to market participants
  • General commodity and route information
  • Timeline and status updates
  • Public market insights

Financial Domain

  • Investment and financing information for token holders
  • Risk assessment data for financiers
  • Payment and transaction details for authorized parties
  • Performance metrics and returns

Documentation Domain

  • Trade documents accessible to relevant parties
  • Compliance certificates for regulatory authorities
  • Shipping documentation for logistics partners
  • Verification status and authenticity proofs

Compliance Domain

  • Regulatory information for customs and authorities
  • Certification and inspection reports
  • Audit trails and compliance status
  • Jurisdiction-specific regulatory data

Operational Domain

  • Internal operational data for trading partners
  • Logistics and supply chain details
  • Quality control and specification data
  • Process optimization information

Core Principles

Data Sovereignty

Supply chain participants maintain complete control over their sensitive data:

  • Owner Control: Data owners determine who can access their information across all domains
  • Granular Permissions: Different stakeholders see different levels of detail within each domain
  • Cryptographic Verification: Data integrity is verifiable without exposing content
  • Natural Boundaries: Business domains provide intuitive information boundaries

Privacy by Design

The platform implements privacy-first architecture through domain separation:

  • Domain-Specific Access: Stakeholders naturally access only relevant information domains
  • Role-Based Discovery: Different participant types discover appropriate information domains
  • Automatic Segregation: Sensitive information automatically separated by business context
  • Time-Bound Access: Permissions can be automatically revoked after specific periods

Stakeholder Access Patterns

Public/General View

Access Pattern: Trade overview information only

Available Domains:

  • Trade Overview (general statistics and trends)

Access Includes:

  • High-level trade statistics and market trends
  • General commodity flow information
  • Aggregated performance metrics
  • Public compliance and certification status

Natural Limitations: No access to financial, detailed documentation, or operational domains

Token Holders/Financiers

Access Pattern: Investment-focused information

Available Domains:

  • Trade Overview (market context)
  • Financial Domain (comprehensive access)

Access Includes:

  • Investment opportunities and risk assessments
  • Financing terms and expected returns
  • Performance tracking and analytics
  • Market insights relevant to investment decisions

Authentication: Verified token holding or authorized financier status

Trading Partners

Access Pattern: Complete trade lifecycle information

Available Domains:

  • Trade Overview (complete access)
  • Financial Domain (relevant portions)
  • Documentation Domain (trade-specific)
  • Operational Domain (partnership-specific)

Access Includes:

  • Complete trade documentation relevant to their role
  • Financial information related to their transactions
  • Real-time operational updates and logistics
  • Quality specifications and compliance data

Authentication: Verified participation in specific transactions

Regulatory Authorities

Access Pattern: Compliance and oversight information

Available Domains:

  • Trade Overview (regulatory context)
  • Documentation Domain (compliance documents)
  • Compliance Domain (comprehensive access)

Access Includes:

  • Compliance documentation and certificates
  • Customs declarations and regulatory filings
  • Audit trail information for oversight
  • Jurisdiction-specific regulatory data

Restricted From: Commercial pricing, competitive operational details

Financial Institutions

Access Pattern: Payment and verification focused

Available Domains:

  • Financial Domain (payment-related)
  • Documentation Domain (financial documents)

Access Includes:

  • Payment-related documentation and verification
  • Trade financing information and risk data
  • Transaction verification and audit trails
  • KYC and AML compliance information

Conditional Access: Based on financial participation or authorization

Technology Benefits

True Decentralization

  • No Central Authority: Network-enforced permissions without central control points
  • Cryptographic Consensus: Access decisions made through mathematical consensus
  • Censorship Resistance: No single point of failure for information access
  • Natural Scalability: Domain-based architecture scales with business complexity

Enhanced Efficiency

  • Batch Operations: Efficient creation and management of related information domains
  • Optimized Discovery: Stakeholders find relevant information naturally
  • Reduced Overhead: Targeted access reduces network load and processing
  • Cost Optimization: Economic efficiency through intelligent information architecture

Superior Security

  • Defense in Depth: Multiple layers of cryptographic access control
  • Domain Isolation: Natural separation prevents cross-domain information leakage
  • Mathematical Guarantees: Cryptographic enforcement of access permissions
  • Audit Ready: Complete audit trails across all information domains

Industry Standards Compliance

Privacy and Security Standards

The platform adheres to established industry standards:

  • W3C Standards: Verifiable credentials and decentralized identity frameworks
  • Encryption Standards: Industry-standard cryptographic protection
  • Audit Standards: Comprehensive logging and audit trail capabilities
  • Data Protection: GDPR and regional data protection compliance

Interoperability Standards

  • Semantic Standards: JSON-LD, RDF for semantic data exchange
  • API Standards: RESTful and GraphQL compatibility
  • Blockchain Standards: Cross-chain verification and integration
  • Supply Chain Standards: GS1, EPCIS, and industry data models

Advanced Features

Dynamic Access Management

  • Real-Time Permissions: Dynamic permission updates without system restart
  • Conditional Access: Context-aware access based on trade status and conditions
  • Time-Bound Permissions: Automatic expiration and renewal of access rights
  • Emergency Procedures: Secure revocation for compromised credentials

Cross-Domain Intelligence

  • Relationship Mapping: Intelligent linking between related information domains
  • Contextual Discovery: Smart suggestions for relevant information
  • Analytics Integration: Cross-domain analytics while maintaining privacy
  • Compliance Automation: Automated compliance checking across domains

Audit and Monitoring

  • Comprehensive Logging: Complete audit trails across all domains
  • Anomaly Detection: Automatic detection of unusual access patterns
  • Performance Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of system performance
  • Compliance Reporting: Automated generation of regulatory reports

Economic Advantages

Cost Optimization

  • Efficient Architecture: Domain-based organization reduces operational costs
  • Batch Processing: Economic creation and management of information domains
  • Reduced Complexity: Simplified access patterns reduce maintenance costs
  • Scalable Economics: Cost efficiency improves with scale

Revenue Enhancement

  • Premium Access: Differentiated access levels create value tiers
  • Data Monetization: Secure data sharing creates new revenue streams
  • Compliance Efficiency: Automated compliance reduces regulatory costs
  • Partnership Value: Enhanced trust enables more valuable partnerships

Implementation Considerations

For Organizations

  • Domain Strategy: Develop clear policies for information domain organization
  • Access Policies: Define role-based access requirements for each domain
  • Integration Planning: Consider existing systems and domain mapping
  • Change Management: Plan organizational adaptation to domain-based thinking

For Technology Teams

  • Architecture Planning: Design systems around domain-based information architecture
  • Security Implementation: Implement domain-specific security controls
  • Performance Optimization: Optimize for domain-based access patterns
  • Monitoring Strategy: Establish comprehensive monitoring across domains

For Stakeholders

  • Role Understanding: Clear definition of stakeholder roles and domain access
  • Process Adaptation: Adaptation of business processes to domain-based access
  • Training Requirements: Education on domain-based information discovery
  • Feedback Mechanisms: Systems for improving domain organization and access

Future Enhancements

AI Integration

  • Intelligent Discovery: AI-powered information discovery within authorized domains
  • Predictive Access: Anticipatory access suggestions based on role and context
  • Automated Classification: AI-assisted information domain classification
  • Smart Compliance: AI-powered compliance checking and reporting

Advanced Analytics

  • Cross-Domain Analytics: Privacy-preserving analytics across information domains
  • Market Intelligence: Aggregated insights while maintaining individual privacy
  • Risk Assessment: Enhanced risk modeling through domain-specific data
  • Performance Optimization: Continuous improvement of domain organization

Schema-Based Multi-Domain Architecture

Knowledge Asset Structure

Each domain is implemented as a specialized Knowledge Asset following SKYOCEAN’s semantic schema. Each KA contains both public assertions (visible to authorized stakeholders) and private assertions (access-controlled based on permissions).

Trade Overview Domain Schema 

{
  "@context": {
    "schema": "http://schema.org/",
    "skyocean": "https://skyocean.io/ontology/",
    "trade": "https://vocab.trade/terms#"
  },
  "@id": "urn:skyocean:trade:overview:PO-12345678",
  "@type": ["skyocean:Trade", "skyocean:PublicTradeOverview"],
  
  // Public Assertions - Visible to Market Participants
  "schema:identifier": "PO-12345678",
  "schema:name": "Agricultural Commodity Shipment",
  "skyocean:commodity": {
    "@type": "skyocean:Commodity",
    "schema:name": "Soybeans",
    "trade:quantity": {
      "schema:value": 500,
      "schema:unitCode": "MT"
    },
    "trade:origin": "USA",
    "trade:destination": "Ghana"
  },
  "skyocean:timeline": {
    "trade:expectedShipmentDate": "2024-07-15",
    "trade:expectedArrivalDate": "2024-08-05"
  },
  "skyocean:status": "FinancingSecured",
  
  // Private Assertions - Access Controlled
  "skyocean:privateDetails": {
    // Detailed specifications, exact pricing
    // Commercial terms and conditions
    // Supplier and buyer specific information
    "access": "restricted"
  },
  
  "skyocean:accessPermissions": [
    "PublicView", "TokenHolders", "TradingPartners"
  ]
}

Financial Domain Schema 

{
  "@context": {
    "schema": "http://schema.org/",
    "skyocean": "https://skyocean.io/ontology/"
  },
  "@id": "urn:skyocean:trade:financial:PO-12345678",
  "@type": ["skyocean:Trade", "skyocean:FinancialDetails"],
  
  // Public Assertions - Investment Overview
  "skyocean:financingStatus": "Required",
  "skyocean:targetAmount": {
    "@type": "schema:MonetaryAmount",
    "schema:value": 260250,
    "schema:currency": "USD"
  },
  "skyocean:financingProgress": "65%",
  "skyocean:expectedROI": "3.5%",
  "skyocean:riskLevel": "Low",
  
  // Private Assertions - Detailed Financial Data
  "skyocean:detailedFinancing": {
    // Exact profit distribution mechanisms
    // Payment flow structures
    // Bank relationship details
    // Financier-specific terms
    "access": "restricted"
  },
  
  "skyocean:relatedTrade": {
    "@id": "urn:skyocean:trade:overview:PO-12345678"
  },
  
  "skyocean:accessPermissions": [
    "TokenHolders", "TradingPartners", "AuthorizedBanks"
  ]
}

Documentation Domain Schema 

{
  "@context": {
    "schema": "http://schema.org/",
    "skyocean": "https://skyocean.io/ontology/",
    "doc": "https://skyocean.io/ontology/document/"
  },
  "@id": "urn:skyocean:trade:documents:PO-12345678",
  "@type": ["skyocean:Trade", "skyocean:DocumentCollection"],
  
  // Public Assertions - Document Status
  "skyocean:documentStatus": {
    "doc:BillOfLading": "Submitted",
    "doc:CommercialInvoice": "Verified", 
    "doc:CertificateOfOrigin": "Pending",
    "doc:SGSReport": "Verified"
  },
  "skyocean:verificationProgress": "75%",
  "skyocean:complianceStatus": "InProgress",
  
  // Private Assertions - Document Access
  "skyocean:documentAccess": {
    // Secure document URLs and content
    // Document metadata and versions
    // Access logs and audit trails
    "access": "role-based"
  },
  
  "skyocean:relatedTrade": {
    "@id": "urn:skyocean:trade:overview:PO-12345678"
  },
  
  "skyocean:accessPermissions": [
    "TradingPartners", "CustomsAuthorities", "AuthorizedBanks"
  ]
}

Cross-Domain Relationships

The schema enables intelligent linking between related domains:

{
  "@context": {
    "skyocean": "https://skyocean.io/ontology/"
  },
  "@id": "urn:skyocean:trade:collection:PO-12345678",
  "@type": "skyocean:TradeCollection",
  
  "skyocean:domains": [
    {
      "@id": "urn:skyocean:trade:overview:PO-12345678",
      "skyocean:domainType": "TradeOverview",
      "skyocean:accessLevel": "Public"
    },
    {
      "@id": "urn:skyocean:trade:financial:PO-12345678", 
      "skyocean:domainType": "Financial",
      "skyocean:accessLevel": "Restricted"
    },
    {
      "@id": "urn:skyocean:trade:documents:PO-12345678",
      "skyocean:domainType": "Documentation", 
      "skyocean:accessLevel": "RoleBased"
    }
  ],
  
  "skyocean:crossReferences": {
    "financial": "references:overview",
    "documents": "linkedTo:overview,financial"
  }
}

Stakeholder-Specific Views

Token Holder View Schema 

{
  "@context": {
    "skyocean": "https://skyocean.io/ontology/"
  },
  "skyocean:stakeholderView": {
    "skyocean:role": "TokenHolder",
    "skyocean:accessibleDomains": [
      {
        "domain": "TradeOverview",
        "assertions": ["public", "financingContext"]
      },
      {
        "domain": "Financial", 
        "assertions": ["public", "investmentTerms"]
      }
    ],
    "skyocean:discoveryPattern": "investment-focused"
  }
}

Regulatory Authority View Schema 

{
  "@context": {
    "skyocean": "https://skyocean.io/ontology/"
  },
  "skyocean:stakeholderView": {
    "skyocean:role": "RegulatoryAuthority",
    "skyocean:accessibleDomains": [
      {
        "domain": "TradeOverview",
        "assertions": ["public", "regulatoryContext"]
      },
      {
        "domain": "Documentation",
        "assertions": ["complianceDocuments"]
      },
      {
        "domain": "Compliance",
        "assertions": ["all"]
      }
    ],
    "skyocean:discoveryPattern": "compliance-focused"
  }
}

Schema Benefits for Multi-Domain Architecture

Semantic Interoperability

  • Standard Vocabularies: Using schema.org, GS1, and W3C standards
  • Domain-Specific Extensions: SKYOCEAN ontology for supply chain specifics
  • Cross-Domain References: Intelligent linking between related information

Access Control Integration

  • Permission Metadata: Access control built into the schema structure
  • Role-Based Discovery: Schema-driven stakeholder view generation
  • Audit Trail: Built-in logging and compliance tracking

Scalability and Efficiency

  • Modular Design: Each domain can evolve independently
  • Batch Operations: Schema supports efficient bulk operations
  • Caching Optimization: Domain-specific caching strategies

Technology Notice: SKYOCEAN’s multi-domain selective disclosure architecture represents a breakthrough in decentralized information management. Our specific implementation methods, domain organization strategies, and cryptographic access control mechanisms are proprietary innovations developed through extensive research and development. These technologies are available to authorized partners and customers under appropriate licensing agreements while maintaining the highest standards of security and privacy protection.

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